Look here for the latest updates on the progress of the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train. You can also check out any of our social media sites for up-to-date information (see the links at the top of the web page).
Lanterns from Original Train will Once Again Make History
We are honored and humbled to have been loaned two brass lanterns that were on the 1865 Lincoln funeral train. The lanterns will be displayed on the replicated funeral coach. Thank you to Dante Stephensen for his generous support of this project, and for entrusting us with these priceless pieces of American history.
read moreLincoln Car Update, Aug. 1, 2014
Exterior woodwork continues. (Note the cameo by carpenter Jerry Mennenga!) ...
read moreLincoln Car Update July 20
Thank you to our volunteers who spent last week working on the exterior of the Lincoln Funeral Car....
read moreCoverage on ‘Chicago Tonight’!
Thank you to Jay Shefsky and his team at WTTW Chicago for their continued support of this project!
read moreCall for Volunteers!
Join our team of dedicated volunteers! Volunteers Name*In which position(s) are you interested?*Area Coordinator/Event PlanningGraphic Design/MarketingSocial MediaCommunity VolunteerEvent SecurityConstruction/FabricationPlease briefly tell us about your interest in, and qualifications for, the volunteer position(s) indicated above.*In
read moreThe Great Locomotive Chase
Dave and his crew have been at Steam Into History in Pennsylvania helping to relive great moments in railroad history. We wanted to share this beautiful photo with you. Learn more about the events they’re involved in here.
read moreLincoln Funeral Train Song
Our friend, Joe Weckerle, wrote a song to commemorate the Lincoln Funeral Train. We’re excited to release it through iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and Rdio. The proceeds of the song sales go to help build the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train. So help spread the word, share some music, and let’s build the train together! Buy it on iTunes Buy it on Amazon Buy it on Spotify Buy it on Rdio We’d like to acknowledge everyone who was part of making this song a reality: Sung by: Kristi Vannatter Backing Vocals: Crystal Manigo Violin: Rachael...
read moreRolling Along with the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train
We’re still hard at work raising money to build the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train. We were excited to receive our custom wheels at the shop recently. Here you’ll see the 8 axels and 16 wheels that will carry the historic recreation of the Lincoln funeral car. If you’d like to help us keep rolling along, please consider making a donation to our project. There’s still a long way to go to get the train cars built and furnished as historically accurate as...
read moreLeviathan Week at Steam Into History
We’re excited to be part of Railroad Adventures in November at Steam Into History in Pennsylvania. The Leviathan 63, along with the York 17 (also built by Dave Kloke) will appear in a reenactment of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point. If you’re able to join us, it’ll be quite a historic event. There will also be a recreation of the historic Brady photo at Hanover Junction. (Read more about that history in York, PA here.) The Leviathan Store will be there as well, with exclusive Leviathan merchandise and some 2015 Lincoln...
read moreLeviathan on the Hudson
Dave Kloke was honored to take the Leviathan 63 to the Saratoga & North Creek Railway in upstate New York this month. Here are a few beautiful pictures, including a few with President Teddy Roosevelt! ...
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