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B & O Railroad Station Museum

Located on Maryland Avenue, this museum is the restored first terminus of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and was the destination of America's first steam engine, the 'Tom Thumb', in August 1830. Display areas include the stationmaster's quarters, a waiting room, a ticket office, a freight house and changing exhibits. The restored freight house offers a model railroad display of the first 13 miles of the line and a restored 1927 caboose.

Open Wednesday through Monday 11am-4pm in the summer; hours vary the rest of the year.

Location: 2711 Maryland Ave., Ellicott City Maryland 21043 Telephone 410-461-1944

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