Railroads

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.

President Harry S. Truman's trip to the Grand Coulee Dam. On rear of the train left to right: President Truman, Margaret Truman. 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.

St. Louis, Missouri Postmaster Barney Dickmann (left) and President Harry S. Truman with Chicago Tribune paper headlined "Dewey Defeats Truman". They are on the back of a train stopped at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri. This photo was sent to President Truman by Frank Horak, Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States, Oconto, Wisconsin.

Governor Roy J. Turner of Oklahoma stand on the rear platform of a train with President Harry S. Truman (at microphone) in Afton, Oklahoma, on a campaign stop. This photo was sent to President Truman by Orrick Sparlin of Miami, Oklahoma.

President Harry S. Truman (right) in Sandpoint, Idaho, preparing to speak from the rear of a train. His daughter, Margaret, is on the left. Others are unidentified. This photo was sent to President Truman by Floyd Gray, the mayor of Sandpoint.