B&O UNLOCKED: NO. CE-15 TUNNEL CLEARANCE CAR

The wait is over, and we’re thrilled to unveil the first treasure from our exclusive vault of trains: the remarkable B&O CE-15!
The CE-15, nicknamed the porcupine, stands as a testament to innovation, marking a pivotal moment in locomotive design with its groundbreaking features. The B&O constructed this clearance car for the Civil Engineering Department. It is the only clearance car built and used by the B&O. The car was made by placing a caboose body on a flat car. As a locomotive slowly pushed the CE-15, any close obstructions pressed back the outstretched steel limbs and the crew recorded detailed measurements. This is likely the last surviving clearance car in existence.

Its debut in January marks the kickoff of our series of unlocked trains, offering a firsthand look at history’s most iconic engines. Get ready to witness the legacy of the CE-15 up close and experience the innovation that shaped the rails we travel today!