Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Freedom Train stops at Naval Air Station, Miramar, CA 1976


The Southern Pacific 4449 steam locomotive, known for pulling the American Freedom Train in 1975-1976.

Built in 1941 by the Lima Locomotive Works, it is a GS-4 class 4-8-4 Northern type locomotive.

It was repainted in red, white, and blue livery specifically for the United States Bicentennial celebration.

The locomotive is currently on display at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland.

 At the conclusion of its journey, the American Freedom Train had traveled 25,833 miles over 21 months and stopped at 138 cities.

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