Ferdinand Magellan (railcar)
The Ferdinand Magellan (also known as U.S. Car. No. 1) is a former Pullman Company private car that served as Presidential Rail Car, U.S. Number 1 from 1943 until 1958. It is named after the Portuguese explorer. The current owner, Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami-Dade County, Florida, acquired it in 1959. The Ferdinand Magellan was designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service on February 4, 1985.
| Ferdinand Magellan Pullman Car | |
|---|---|
The Ferdinand Magellan at the Gold Coast Railway Museum | |
The Dining room | |
| Manufacturer | Pullman Company |
| Order no. | Lot 6246 |
| Constructed | 1929 |
| Refurbished | 1942 |
| Diagram | Pullman Plan 3972D |
| Specifications | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
Ferdinand Magellan Railcar | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
| Location | Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Miami, Florida |
| Coordinates | 25°37′03″N 80°24′00″W |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000401 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | February 4, 1985 |
| Designated NHL | February 4, 1985 |
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