B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 1961 Speedliner/BUDD Car

Name: B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 1961 Speedliner/BUDD Car
Start: 2024-06-12T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-12T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21223

Schedule

Wed Jun 12 2024 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21223 | Baltimore, MD

This June, visitors of the B&O Railroad Museum are invited to climb inside the iconic B&O No. 1961 Speedliner, also known as the BUDD Car.
This self-propelled streamliner revolutionized rail travel as a Rail Diesel Car (RDC) developed by the BUDD Company in 1949.
In 1956, the B&O recognized its potential, ordering two RDC trains for long-distance journeys. These innovative cars weren’t just sleek; they were believed to be more efficient, especially for short-haul commuter services in areas with lower traffic density.
Over the years, these RDCs transformed commuting, refining routes and even eliminating certain stops. The result? A remarkable 90-minute reduction in commuter run times, reshaping the way people traveled.