Scottsdale, Arizona: Luxury Railroad Car Used by Hoover, FDR, Truman, and Ike
Four U.S. Presidents used the "Roald Amundsen" as their private Pullman railroad car from 1932 to 1952. Its interior has been restored; you can walk through, stand on the rear platform, and grab the brass rail just like a speechmaking presidential candidate!
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
- Address:
- 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
- Hours:
- Open daily, hours vary seasonally. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Well kept park. Plenty of parking. Enjoyed the adjacent building, with its gigantic model train set-up.
[Gan Nunnally, 05/03/2023]
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