B&O Unlocked: GC&E No. 1 “Shay”
Railroading improved transport and operations for a variety of industries, including the lumber industry! This month, step inside of the GC&E No. 1 “Shay,” a steam engine specially designed to navigate the sharp curves and uneven tracks of logging country and hear about its unique design! Nicknamed the “Shay” after its inventor, Ephram Shay, the GC&E locomotives of this style came in different classes. The GC&E No. 1 is a Class C Shay locomotive and is one of about 115 Shay locomotives still in existence.
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Tours:
Tours will be available between 10 AM – 4 PM.
Please note: This tour requires participants to climb stairs and walk on uneven pathways. A virtual tour will be available on-site via QR code. Docent Tour Guides stationed near the locomotive can answer any additional questions about the history and physical description of the locomotive. Small children must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times.
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Organization:
B&O Railroad Museum - Baltimore, MDLocation:
901 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD, 21223United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(410) 752-2490Contact name:
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Email address:
Dates:
03/19/2025
03/22/2025
03/23/2025
Time:
Tours will be available between 10 AM – 4 PM
Price:
Included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service