# Event Details

- **Event Name**: B&O Unlocked: C&O No. 490 Hudson
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: America 250: B&O Unlocked 

Celebrate America’s Story—One Railcar at a Time 

The B&O Railroad Museum’s annual Unlocked series returns—this year with a special tribute to America’s 250th anniversary. Each month, step inside a different piece of rail history and experience the stories that helped build a nation. In honor of this milestone, American Freedom Train No. 1 will be opened twice in 2026—January and July—offering a rare chance to celebrate the spirit of freedom and innovation that defines America’s rail legacy. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to step inside the newly restored B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car. 

Become a B&O Member and receive free admission for each collection piece. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the doors on these historic pieces! 




 
C&O No. 490 Hudson:

Wednesday 8/19, Saturday 8/22, Sunday 8/23 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) 


This August, we invite you inside the cab of the C&O No. 490, one of the most popular engines in the B&O Railroad Museum collection!  

The C&O No. 490 was constructed by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (C&O) in 1926. It was one of five 4-6-2 “Pacific” type locomotives built for the C&O. Like its siblings, the No. 490 began its career pulling mainline passenger trains like the Sportsman and George Washington. In 1946, the C&O’s five “Pacific” engines were sent to Huntington, WV and rebuilt as 4-6-4 “Hudson” type locomotives. Nicknamed “Yellowbellies,” the No. 490 and its siblings served the C&O Chessie line connecting Washington, DC and Cincinnati, OH.  

The No. 490 is notable for its stylish streamlined “shell” over the boiler. It is the only surviving L-1 class “Hudson” locomotive from the Huntington shops, and the last remaining engine with a Franklin poppet valve. It is also one of the last engines to ever pull a passenger train on the C&O. 

Come to the B&O Railroad Museum for a behind-the-scenes look at this fan-favorite engine!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/bando-unlocked-cando-no-490-hudson/200029416610206
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Baltimore
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21223
- **lat**: 39.28569
- **long**: -76.6327
- **full address**: 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21223

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is B&O Unlocked: C&O No. 490 Hudson being held?
  - **A:** B&O Unlocked: C&O No. 490 Hudson takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21223.
- **Q**: Who is organizing B&O Unlocked: C&O No. 490 Hudson?
  - **A:** B&O Unlocked: C&O No. 490 Hudson is organized by B&O Railroad Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** B&O Unlocked: C&O No. 490 Hudson is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If B&O Unlocked: C&O No. 490 Hudson sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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