Railroads

President Harry S. Truman speaking from the rear platform of the Presidential train during a 10-minute stop at Baltimore, Maryland. The man standing to the right of President Truman is possibly his secretary, Matthew Connelly. Probably from Truman Wing Collection.

President Harry S. Truman's train travels through Willard, MO, while on his trip to Bolivar, Missouri and back for the dedication of the statue of Simon Bolivar. Traveling with President Truman was President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela.

President Harry S. Truman's train while on his trip to Bolivar, Missouri and back for the dedication of the statue of Simon Bolivar. Traveling with President Truman was President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela.

The lounge compartment of President Harry S. Truman's special railroad car, in which he made the trip from Washington, D.C. to Detroit, Michigan for a Labor Day speech. Note the Presidential Seal on the wall (right). The car carried him to most parts of the United States in the 1948 election campaign. Donor: New York Herald Tribune

The dining compartment of President Harry S. Truman's special railroad car, in which he made the trip from Washington, D. C. to Detroit for a Labor Day speech. The car carried him to most parts of the United States in the 1948 Presidential election campaign. Donor: New York Herald Tribune

President Harry S. Truman's berth in his special railroad car, in which he made the trip from Washington, D. C. to Detroit for a Labor Day speech. A telephone on the dresser (right) provides him with direct communication with the White House when necessary. The car carried him to most parts of the United States in the 1948 election campaign. Donor: New York Herald Tribune

President Harry S. Truman speaking from the rear of a train, probably during the 1948 Presidential campaign.

President Harry S. Truman speaking from the rear of a train, probably during the 1948 Presidential campaign.

President Harry S. Truman at the rear of a train, probably during the 1948 Presidential campaign.

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Fred M. Vinson and President Harry S. Truman on the rear of a train, going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game.