1927 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Centennial Bronze Medal — Peter Cooper’s “Tom Thumb” (Medallic Art Co.)
1927 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Centennial Bronze Medal — Peter Cooper’s “Tom Thumb” (Medallic Art Co.)
1927 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Centennial Bronze Medal — Peter Cooper’s “Tom Thumb” (Medallic Art Co., 135.45 g)
Description:
A handsome large bronze medal celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O), America’s first common-carrier railroad.
The obverse features a detailed depiction of Peter Cooper’s famous “Tom Thumb” locomotive — the first American-built steam locomotive to operate on a common-carrier railroad — with the B&O name and dates 1827–1927. The reverse highlights “One Hundred Years — Safety / Strength / Speed” with a dynamic modern steam locomotive in motion.
Struck by the prestigious Medallic Art Company in bronze and weighing a solid 135.45 grams, this medal has excellent relief and historical charm.
Key Specifications:
• Event: B&O Railroad Centennial (1827–1927)
• Material: Bronze
• Weight: 135.45 grams
• Diameter: Large format (approx. 2.5”)
• Manufacturer: Medallic Art Co., New York
Historical Context:
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, chartered in 1827, was the first railroad in the United States designed for both passengers and freight. Peter Cooper’s “Tom Thumb” (1830) proved steam power’s viability on American rails in a famous race against a horse. The B&O played a vital role in American industrialization, westward expansion, and transportation history. This 1927 centennial medal honors a century of innovation, safety, and economic growth — a cornerstone of U.S. railroad heritage. Just a great medal in hand with true artistic design!
Medal pictured is the exact one you will receive.