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Listen: The Assorted Selections ProgramRear platform of the Ferdinand Magellan passenger car - Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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This is the only Pullman car custom-built for the exclusive use of the United States President.
Built in 1928 it was rebuilt as presidential car in 1942. Surplussed in 1958 and given to the Florida Department of Commerce in 1959 who gave it to the University of Miami. Displayed by Gold Coast Railroad and when Gold Coast Railroad moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1966 ownership of the car was transferred to Gold Coast Railroad.
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