Making and Braking Workshop

On this tour, you will explore the ways that the B&O Railroad has contributed to major historic moments in Maryland state history.  (All Ages)

Build your own locomotive using wheels and PVC pipes, then test your creation by transporting key supplies—like coal and water—through our obstacle course. (Ages 3+)

Cut out and design your own locomotive to take home!  All materials are provided in Junior Junction. (Grades PreK-2) 

Explore the evolution of key technology used on the railroad from the first passenger cars pulled by horses to the modern high-speed rail. (All ages)

Use Granville T. Woods’ Multiplex Railway telegraph to send messages to your friends using basic telegraph technology. (Grades 3+)

Use the secret code to connect the dots and solve the word puzzle. All materials are provided in Junior Junction. (Grades PreK-2)

Learn about the women of the B&O’s history who contributed to the style, design, and infrastructure of notable B&O collection pieces. (All ages)

Can your bridge withstand a locomotive? Inspired by Olive Dennis, one of America’s first female civil engineers, you will design and test bridges strong enough to carry a model train car. (Grades 3+) 

Just like the historic dinnerware that guests used on luxury railroads, come to Junior Junction to design your own dining China to take home. (Grades PreK-2) 

Learn how the railroad keeps its workers and passengers safe now and throughout the past 200 years of B&O Railroad history. (All Ages)

Make a claw inspired by engineer George Westinghouse’s innovative automatic air braking system!(Grades 3+)

Think you know your railway signs and safety signals?  Take this quiz in our Junior Junction to find out how much you know!   (Grades PreK-2)

Discover the engineers who built America’s railroads, learn how they improved the B&O, and see how their inventions changed transportation across the country! (All ages)

Discover the power of electromagnetic energy as you build a locomotive that runs on a magnetic railroad track! (All Ages)

Come by Junior Junction to create your own railroad engineer’s hat to take home! (Grades PreK-2)