Ferdinand Magellan, Presidential railcar at Gold Coast Railroad Museum, Miami, United States
Description
The Ferdinand Magellan is an armored railcar at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami, Florida. The car measures 25.6 meters (84 feet) and features four sleeping compartments, a formal dining area, and a rear observation section encased in steel plating.
History
The Pullman Company built this car in 1929 originally as a luxury coach for business travelers. It was retrofitted in 1943 and served Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman as an armored presidential transport until 1958.
Culture
The rear platform of this rail car became a symbol of American democracy when Harry Truman delivered 350 campaign speeches across the nation.
Practical
The museum opens between 10 AM and 4 PM, and visitors can step inside the car during those hours. Access requires climbing steps, so the interior visit may be limited for wheelchair users.
Did you know?
The car weighs 129 tonnes, making it the heaviest passenger railcar ever to run on American tracks. Truman delivered more than 350 campaign speeches from its rear platform in 1948, crisscrossing the country.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Miami).
Coral Castle
13.8 km
Pitbull Stadium
15.2 km
Zoo Miami
1 km
Charles Deering Estate
9.4 km
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
14.4 km
Monkey Jungle
6.5 km
Matheson Hammock Park
15.7 km
Frost Art Museum
15.4 km
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
84 m
Lowe Art Museum
16.9 km
Tropical Park Stadium
14.7 km
Pinecrest Gardens
12.8 km
Fruit and Spice Park
13.1 km
The Fair
15 km
Florida East Coast Railway 153
81 m
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
8.8 km
John C. Gifford Arboretum
16.9 km
Metropolis at Dadeland
11.6 km
Montgomery Botanical Center
12.8 km
Coco Plum Woman's Club
15.6 km
Town Center One
11.6 km
Arden Doc Thomas House
15.1 km
Hervey Allen Study
15.1 km
Silver Palm Schoolhouse
8.7 kmHomestead Multiple Property Submission
17.3 km
McMinn-Horne House
17 km
Vineyards Clubhouse
17 km
Miami-Dade Military Museum
172 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes