The B&O Railroad Museum restored the iconic locomotive of America's 1976 Freedom Train, ready for new generations as the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary.

A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held, that included, former Gov. Martin O'Malley, Vice President of Amtrak, Bruno Maestri, B&O Railroad Museum Executive Director, Kris Hoellen and others. The museum ...

The B&O Railroad Museum unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1 (AFT No. 1) today, the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train during the U.S. Bicentennial, presenting the ...

The B&O Railroad Museum will unveil the newly restored American Freedom Train No. 1 (AFT No. 1) on January 12, 2026, as part of the Museum’s contribution to the national America 250 celebration. The ...

A piece of Americana is being restored right here in Baltimore. The American Freedom Train locomotive is getting a cosmetic makeover at the B&O Railroad Musuem. The A.F.T. No. 1 was among three steam ...

AFT No. 1 was one of three locomotives that powered the 1975-76 American Freedom Train, a traveling exhibition during the U.S. Bicentennial carrying more than 500 pieces of Americana—from George ...

To commemorate 200 years of American rail in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum has launched the website Americanrail200.org. This ...

The celebratory event will begin with a keynote address by CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) President and Chief Executive Officer, Joe Hinrichs, at 1:30 p.m., titled Bridging History and Progress: Economic Outlook ...

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The B&O Railroad Museum, the birthplace of American railroading, will mark a milestone in its history on Wednesday, May 14, with a groundbreaking ceremony for its Campus ...