Unlocked: B&O No. 147 "Thatcher Perkins"

Unveiled by the B&O in 1863, the No. 147 was one of 11 ten-wheeler locomotives designed by Thatcher Perkins, the railroad's Master of Machinery. The engine began its career pulling military trains for the Union Army between 1863 and 1865, carrying troops and supplies through the Potomac River Valley. Tours are available 10 AM – 4 PM with docent guides on-site to answer questions. Please note: This tour requires climbing stairs and walking on uneven pathways. A virtual tour is available via QR code. Included with Museum Admission; Museum Members FREE.