Where's Marty? Checking out the Holiday Train Garden at the B&O Ellicott City Station Museum
This moring K2 and I went out to Howard County, Ellicott City, to see not one but six train gardens one location. Welcome to the oldest train station in America, (LEGIT!), the B&O Ellicott City Train Museum.
Right off the bat, I'd like to thank my co-host for the first half hour. You'll just need to watch the video's to see him, but let's just say when a County Executive walks in and say's, "I grew up watching you and Don" the segment is guaranteed to go off the rails. Pun intended!
Scattered about this building, which pre-dates the Civil War and is full of railroading and American history are train gardens. Each cared for by a model train enthusiast. And the detail is amazing. So much so that off camera my guest, and we just like kids looking close up at them.
To be honest, I am not sure why I have never brought "WM!" out to this attraction. I go to Ellicott City but mostly to dine, and shop. And I will say to have never made it to the bottom of Maryland Avenue by the river is my mistake! And I can assure you we WILL be coming back in January for a "Where's Marty?" to highlight many of the "things" we saw around the trains today. Personally, it is a slam dunk that I will be paying a weekend visit to the B&O Ellicott City Train Museum.
Hours are Wed-Thur 10-3, Fri-Sat-Sun 10-5, though this Sunday closing time will be 3 p.m. Come on by and make it part of a fine time you can spend in Howard County.
Marty B!
