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American Freedom Train in Wilmington, Delaware The train's 1st display city. Opening Day! Admission was free, courtesy of the DuPont company, for the first few hours -- but this was soon extended to all day. Governor Sherman W. Tibbett was in attendance. |
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The fifth ticket (ever) -- still unused. Bob Skillman collection. |
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American Freedom Train founder Ross Rowland meets the press on opening day. Bob Skillman collection. |
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The train arrived at Delaware Park March 28, 1975 over the Southern Railway and Penn Central from Cameron Station via Alexandria, VA. The Penn Central sent a pair of GG1 electric locomotives ahead to the AFT as protection in case of any breakdown of the steam locomotive. Fortunately, they were never needed. |
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Welcoming letter to Wilmington guests and staff. |
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Opening day schedule, April 1, 1975. |
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NBC's "Today" show host Gene Shalit visited the train in Wilmington.
Images: Bob Skillman collection. |
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