Railroads

The fireman of the Santa Fe train which took President Harry S. Truman from Los Angeles to Kansas City, Missouri on his western trip. From: The Album The President's Trip to the West Coast of the United States, Captain Robert Dennison, United States Navy, donor.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right and in background) meets his daughter and grandchildren at the train station in Independence, Missouri, for a Christmas visit. Margaret Truman Daniel is wearing a fur coat and stepping out of the train, holding her son, Clifton Truman Daniel. Mrs. Bess Truman stands next to Mr. Truman, with her back to the camera, also with a fur coat.

President Harry S. Truman shown following Bess Truman down the train stairs. The conductor is shown at left. From a leather bound album of 21 photos of the Trumans' attending the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia.

President Harry S. Truman (on platform, second from left) receives a gift (German pistol) from Stevie Stoltz on the rear platform of a train at Springfield, Missouri. All others unidentified. The President is on his way to Bolivar, Missouri, to dedicate a statue of Simon Bolivar. See also 2005-201.

A photo of President Harry S. Truman, wearing engineer's gloves, taking a turn at the throttle aboard the diesel powered train en route to Missouri with the President and Winston Churchill. After the train left Washington, President Truman went on a tour of inspection, including this visit to the engineer's spot. This is similar to 90-13, but a much better photo.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on the train platform during his trip to the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State. This photo was sent to President Truman by Clive Davis of Falls Church, Virginia, along with a recording of the remarks Truman made at the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam.

President Harry S. Truman speaking on the train platform during his trip to the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State. This photo was sent to President Truman by Clive Davis of Falls Church, Virginia, along with a recording of the remarks Truman made at the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam.

President Harry S. Truman holding a sign on his trip to the Grand Coulee Dam. All others are unidentified. This photo was sent to President Truman by Clive Davis of Falls Church, Virginia, along with a recording of the remarks Truman made at the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam.

President Harry S. Truman's Trip to the Grand Coulee Dam. President Truman on rear of train (left) holding sign. All others are unidentified. This photo was sent to President Truman by Clive Davis of Falls Church, Virginia, along with a recording of the remarks Truman made at the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam.

President Harry S. Truman's trip to the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam. President Truman on rear of train, behind microphones, on left. Others are unidentified. This photo was sent to President Truman by Clive Davis of Falls Church, Virginia, along with a recording of the remarks Truman made at the dedication of the Grand Coulee Dam.