Our new ‘Friendship Train Series’ will feature 12 prototypical freight and passenger cars that were part of the American Friendship Train in 1947. The Friendship Train collected food donated by Americans in cities all across the U.S. to be shipped to the people of France and Italy who desperately needed help following the end of World War II. Without involvement of the government, the food was loaded, transported by rail and truck and shipped overseas for free due to the generosity of the American people and their businesses.

This 40’ standard box car with single door has decorated sides with colorful banners and flags and runs on Bettendorf trucks. The 1947 Friendship Train collected food donated by Americans in cities all across the U.S. to be shipped to the people of France and Italy who desperately needed help following the end of World War II. Ultimately, over 250 railcars of food and clothing were donated.

Reservations Due By: October 30, 2016

Expected Release: Starting February 2017