B&O Unlocked: B&O No. B-29 Jordan Spreader
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 08/24/2025
The B&O No. B-29 is a “Jordan Spreader,” a type of maintenance car designed to spread ballast that is considered by some to be the earliest type of railroad maintenance equipment. Today, Jordan Spreaders are primarily used for snowplow services. The B&O No. B-29 was built in 1951 by the O. F. Jordan company and has seen many numbers and paint schemes through the B&O, Chessie System, and CSX eras. Today, the Jordan Spreader has been numbered B-29 and cosmetically restored to match its original appearance. Don’t miss out on a chance to step inside of this historic piece of maintenance equipment to hear not only its story, but the importance of the Jordan Spreader to maintaining the rails!
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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 car can answer any additional questions about the history and physical description of the rail car. Small children must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times.
Admission:
Visit on Wednesday, August 20 for $10 Admission Day!
Included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.
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The event has already taken place on this date:
08/24/2025
Time:
Tours will be available between 10 AM – 4 PM
Price:
Included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.
Visit on Wednesday, August 20 for $10 Admission Day!
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service