ONLINE TOUR - James B. Duke's Private Railcar, the Doris

This #NCLearnAtHome online tour takes you inside the private rail car of James Buchanan Duke, one of the richest men in America at the turn of the last century. He was head of the namesake family of Duke Univesity, Duke Tobacco Company, and Duke Energy, and he knew how to travel in style.
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[@TheMrPeteChannel]

The only way to travel!

[@hambonethegreat9547]

Thank you museum that moves me!

[@battle604]

I remember when I went to Spencer

[@markgoodrich941]

Well done.

[@retroguy9494]

I must say, compared to some of the private rail cars of the era that I've seen either pictures or video of, this one has a very plain interior. No dark real wood paneling. No fancy draperies. No overstuffed furniture, etc. Is it possible to even BUY $8,000 napkins today? But at $766K in today's dollars, that's still a LOT cheaper than a Learjet.

[@heru-deshet359]

Agree. Pretty spartan.

[@retroguy9494]

@@heru-deshet359 👍

[@cats5351]

2023. I'm predicting a massive uptick in travel by train through North America.