1897 - 1902
Barnum & Bailey
European Circus Train
Elephant Cars

Three Elephant Cars were built with depressed centers and roofs that would partially open when entraining and detraining pachyderms. Wheels were smaller in diameter than typical train cars (2 feet 8 inches vs 3'1) to help lower the floor further. The cars were 57 feet long. Painted bright yellow with red lettering and green underframe.

Here the three elephant cars are seen with their cargo. The movable roof sections above the doors are clearly visible.

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