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Obama 2012 Transcontinental Model Train
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Obama 2012 Transcontinental Model Train
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Obama 2012 Transcontinental Model Train

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.07182012-10-1.a-c
Object Type Model, Scale
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2012
Medium wood (cherry), metal, plastic, stain, varnish, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-c: Assembled) H 7 in x W 32 3/4 in x D 7 1/2 in (17.8 cm x 83.2 cm x 19.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.a: Engine Car) H 4 7/8 in x W 14 1/2 in x D 3 3/4 in (12.4 cm x 36.8 cm x 9.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Caboose Car) H 4 7/8 in x W 11 5/8 in x D 3 5/8 in (12.4 cm x 29.5 cm x 9.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.c: Base) H 2 1/4 in x W 32 3/4 in x D 7 1/2 in (5.7 cm x 83.2 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHandmade cherry wood locomotive consisting of an engine car (.a), a caboose (.b), and a base with railroad tracks (.c), mirroring the design of the 1930 steam power trains. Includes black nameplates that say "Transcontinental" on the track base, "President Obama" on the caboose, and "2012" on either side of the rear of the engine.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on caboose: PRESIDENT OBAMA Text of plaque on engine: 2012 Text of plaque on base: TRANSCONTINENTAL
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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