Holiday Festival of Trains & Magical Holiday Express

About this adventure

The B&O Railroad Museum—the birthplace of American railroading—presents its signature winter celebration: the Holiday Festival of Trains & Magical Holiday Express. The magnificent historic 1884 Roundhouse is filled with holiday warmth, boasting one of the Mid-Atlantic's most extensive collections of operating miniature model train layouts in G, O, HO, and N scales navigating intricately detailed snow-covered mountain towns, trestle bridges, and Christmas villages. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The expansive circular Roundhouse floor is completely flat and paved, making navigation effortless with strollers and wagons. Stroller parking is provided near the outdoor train boarding platform. • Santa Train Excursion: On weekends throughout December, families can climb aboard real historic passenger rail cars pulled by a vintage locomotive for the 'Mile One Santa Train Ride' along the first commercial railroad track in the United States, complete with live visits from Santa Claus and holiday caroling. • Hands-On Kids Activities: Little engineers enjoy the interactive B&O Toddler Play Depot, holiday craft stations where children construct wooden railroad ornaments, carousel rides, and character meet-and-greets with Frosty the Snowman. • Restrooms & Facilities: Heated modern restrooms with diaper-changing stations are located on the main concourse; ample free on-site parking is available in the museum lot.