Smithsonian Civil War Series
Car #7: Emancipation Proclamation

On January 1st 1863 President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which declared that all persons enslaved in the Confederate states were to be set free. While the Proclamation did not immediately end slavery throughout the states, many slaves were freed in certain areas on that day forward. It also created a significant shift in the war as Northerners now fought for the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery. Many freed slaves joined the Union forces and vitally contributed to the Union victory and their freedom.

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, Micro-Trains has joined forces with the Smithsonian Institution® to bring you the next exciting new series in N scale, the ‘Smithsonian Civil War Series’! This 12-month specialty series will commemorate significant events throughout the war which will be featured on our modified 40’ Hy-Cube Box Cars using vintage artwork from the Smithsonian’s historical collections. This series will also include a caboose and diesel locomotive and will begin this September with the Battle of Fort Sumter Car.

Reservations Due By: April 29, 2012