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The “40 & 8” Boxcar Story
February 18, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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The 40 & 8 boxcars were used to transport American Doughboys in France during WW1. These small 20’ x 8’ rail cars would hold either 40 men or 8 horses! The Texas 40 & 8 boxcar will be on public display at the State Capitol for one day! Join the festivities at the Capitol and listen to speakers discuss and celebrate these wonderful artifacts. The event begins at 11.00am on Saturday, February, 18th, 2017. The event invitation and detailed agenda can be viewed at https://www.texasboxcar.org/ww1-boxcar-event.html. For more information on the La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (Society of 40 Men and 8 Horses) go to https://www.texasboxcar.org/.