The American Freedom Train

During the 200th anniversary of our nation’s birth, The American Freedom Train was created as a celebration of everything that shaped our country. This 26-car train crossed the United States displaying 500 artifacts gathered from museums around the nation. At the end of the two years, 1975 -1976, the train had traveled 25,833 miles, was displayed in 138 cities and was seen by millions! It was celebrated as a moving monument.

It was because of the American Freedom Train that steam engines like the SP’s 4449 were given a new life.

A detailed story of the train can be seen at www.freedomtrain.org. The video story has amazing detail of this great train from it’s inception to creation, and ultimate fulfillment of the dream.

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