DISCLAIMER: Winner must be willing to read and sign the B&O Railroad Museum Inc. Hold Harmless Agreement and Release. Valid only for persons age 18 or older. The William Mason cab is NOT handicap accessible.
Railfest Steam Days Weekend
October 13 & 14
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Train rides behind
the historic steam engine, the St. Elizabeth #4! See the only Civil
War steam engine in America, the William Mason #25 operate along the
first commercial mile of railroad track laid in America! Programs and
demonstrations highlight steam power and celebrate the Museum's
historic steam engine collection. Civil War encampment by the 20th
Maine Volunteer Infantry, Company E and the 1st Maryland Volunteer
Infantry will
be on hand to talk about the life of Union soldiers during the War and
will conduct demonstrations and military drill. For more information click here. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
I've loved the William Mason ever since I was a kid in the early 70s and my grandfather took me to see it!
ReplyDeletePick Me! Long time museum visitor and Christmas Model RR Exhibit volunteer.
ReplyDeleteI'm real good with a coal shovel...
ReplyDeleteI would be both honored and thrilled to ride behind the William Mason! Being both a Civil War buff and a railfan, I think it would be a great once-in-a-lifetime experience to be in the cab during a ride with an actual Civil War period engine still operating today.
ReplyDeleteA drop in the bucket. Should be a fun time regardless of where we go
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic opportunity for history buffs and railroad fans.
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ReplyDeleteMy son (age 4) and I would love the ride...We remember seeing the Mason running last year at Steam Days.
ReplyDeleteMy father, a former museum volunteer, would love a ride on the Mason!
ReplyDeletePLEASE NOTE - this giveaway is only open to persons 18 years of age or older. No Children are allowed to ride in the cab of the train due to safety restrictions. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I have been members for a number of years and always enjoy visiting the museum. A ride on the William Mason would be a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you...
ReplyDeleteI don't have a bucket list. But if I did, a cab ride in the William Mason would top the list.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a bucket list. But if I did, a William Mason cab ride would be at the top of the list.
ReplyDeletesounds fun and unique!
ReplyDeleteFriday is my Birthday, and I can't wait to spend Saturday at the B&O for Steam Days. We look forward to it every year. I hope that I can win, it will be the best way to bring in my 46th year. My family and I have been members of the B&O for several years now, and always look forward to the big events such as Steam days.
ReplyDeleteI love trains and it would be a awsome experience and i never been in a steam locomotive before and i never been to your museum
ReplyDeleteThe 4-4-0 was THE locomotive that helped America grow. The #25 is a wonderful example of what William Mason's company wanted- to build a machine that was not only utilitarian, but was appealing to the eye as well. To see this 4-4-0 "in person" is an exciting experience. To actually be able to ride in her, would be an unforgettable thrill. Dave
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ReplyDeleteTo have a cab ride in one of the oldest operating locomotives in the world would be a dream come true to this 35-year rail fan.
ReplyDeletePlease pick me! I'll even help stack the wood in the tender!
ReplyDeleteMy five year old autistic son loves trains and would love to ride this train.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool opportunity, sounds great!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing once in a lifetime experience to have and to be able to tell my son about. I would be honored if you chose me! Thank you!
ReplyDeletemy son would FREAK out! what a awesome giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHoping to win so I can share the experience with all of the children on my Heritage Tours.
ReplyDeleteHoping to win so I can share the experience with all of the children on my Heritage Tours.
ReplyDeleteI've followed the William Mason since the days of Disney's "The Great Locomotive Chase" and when I first visited the B&O Museum in the mid 1950's. It is one of my favorite Museum locomotives second only to the CRR of NJ #592 that my grandfather ran in the early 1900's. Even though retired I still retain a current engineer's certificate.
ReplyDeleteFred Heilich
Ihis isn't the first time, cab rides were on the Mason. Back right after the engine was returned from the Wild Wild West shoot, still in the god awful Warner livery, at Steam Days, the museum was charging either $25 or $50 per person(I do not remember which) to ride in the cab. This when I first started as a volunteer at the museum, and had the opportunity to be the fireman on the last run, that is when I fell in love with the Mason.
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