Let me know guys if you can see the map in the above post I made for the topic..... I'm not sure if everyone can see it. Thanks!
You bet, John...it comes in fine. Thanks for posting it. I'm a bit prejudiced of course. regards / Mike
Thanks guys! I posted it for everyone who might be interested in it so..... that way you all have an idea of what its gonna be like in Baltimore on the dates posted so... thats the map on how it will be.. (supposedly) I hope to be able to attend! I want to see it in person so.... Be something to remember.....
Here's what I've found so far in a list of whats going to be at the Fair of the Iron Horse... “Rocket” Operating replica of Robert Stephenson’s locomotive, National Railway Museum, York, UK (1829) "Tom Thumb" Operating replica of Peter Cooper’s locomotive (1830) Lafayette, B&O #13, 4-2-0 Operating replica (1837) B&O No. 25, 4-4-0 Operating original (1856) oldest operating steam locomotive in the world. H.K. Porter #1, 0-4-0T. Operating original (1921) Birmingham & Southeastern #500 “Doodlebug.” Operating original (1923) Washington & Lincolnton Railroad #203, 2-8-0. Operating original (1925) Pere Marquette #11. EMD SW-1. Operating original (1942) St. Elizabeth's Hospital #4, 0-4-0- T Porter. Operating original (1950) Reading EMD-FP7 (two) #902/903. Operating originals (1950) Lacawanna EMD E-8A (two) #807/808. Operating originals (1950) Southern Railway EMD E-8 #6900. Operating original (1951) Western Maryland EMD F-7A #237. Operating original (1952) B&O #5605, GP-7. Operating original (1953) B&O #6607, GP-9. Operating original (1956) Canadian National Railroad #3684, RS-18. Operating original (195 B&O #6944, GP-30. Operating original (1962) B&O #7402, SD-35. Operating original (1964) Canadian Pacific #4563, DRS-30. Operating original (1969) CSX #9699, GP-38. Operating original (1972) Trains Magazine “All American Diesel.” Plus a few more.... For some this summer, a time machine of phenomenal proportions will be enabled, taking them back in time, while others will get their first glimpse of the Iron Horses of yesteryear. On June 27, 2003, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, located in Baltimore, Maryland, in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, will kick off The Fair of the Iron Horse 175 as part of its 175th Anniversary of Railroading in America. This 10-day extravaganza will feature vintage steam and diesel locomotives from all over America and beyond traveling to Baltimore for a daily pageant and entertaining parade. The Fair will also feature pavilions highlighting railroad travel, toys, technology and railroading in miniature, live entertainment, food, family activities and much, much more. The Fair of the Iron Horse 175 will be centered in Baltimore¹s Carroll Park and the B&O Railroad Museum¹s adjacent 40-acre historic site. One of the confirmed visitors making its way across the eastern half of the United States, under steam, will be the Milwaukee Road 4-8-4, number 261. The Museum has invited the 261 to be one of the star attractions and the group of owners for the locomotive have accepted the challenge. However, due to skyrocketing insurance premiums the group says that they can not do this alone, and they NEED the support of the rail enthusiasts. This month the Friends of the 261 is kicking off their "Steaming to Baltimore in 2003" fund raising campaign. For more information on how you can help get this impressive locomotive to Baltimore (scheduled to operate via CSX Transportation - the event's sponsor), go to http://www.261.com and look for "Steaming to Baltimore"
DAGGONE Here's another one to be at the fair!!!!! MSTRP and the Steam Railroading Institute are extremely proud to announce that we have been invited to bring the Pere Marquette 1225 to Baltimore, Maryland to participate in the Fair of the Iron Horse being held at the B&O Railroad Museum on June 28-July 3, 2003 [ 16. February 2003, 01:21: Message edited by: 7600EM_1 ]
According to a news release today, the B & O RR Historical Society has cancelled, in its' entirety, this years' Fair of the Iron Horse. This is due to the massive damage from the roof cave-in, at the B & O Museum roundhouse. I got the info from Trains.com website bulletin. The fair will not be re-scheduled. The building was insured, not the contents, and a major fundraisng initiative will be required, as well as an incredible amount of painstaking repair work. I wish I was in a financial and geographical position to assist in a meaningful way. I have a feeling the next fair will be a 200th anniversary in 25 years time, and there will be a lot of us[ myself included ] that just won't be around to see that one. regards / Mike
It is a tragedy that the B&O Museum and it's preserved artifacts suffered such damage. On the other hand, it is a Godsend that the "Fair of the Iron Horse" has been cancelled. Between the restrictions that the CSX placed on any visiting steam groups and the fees that would inflict on them, it was shaping up as a "diesel fest" since most of the steam groups just couldn't hack the restrictions. I just received my newsletter from the 1225 group, who were planning to go. They listed a number of new requirements laid on them and were considering just giving up on getting there. That has now been taken out of their hands. Steam is going to be nearly non-existant in 2003.
Its heartfelt wit hthe losses of the tragidy of the roundhouse! As for the contents inside thats really going to hurt the museum! I hope they can get government grants to help aid in repairs an all an have the man power an man hours to get all the repairs done! If I were closer, I'd offer my time to help clean up an restore. Be alot of time consuming work an hard work, but worth it to see it all done in the end!
