The Merci Train boxcar was gifted by France to New Jersey in 1949 and went missing in 1958. It has finally been found.

After World War II, France – in a show of gratitude – sent every state a train boxcar. They were called the “Merci Trains.” ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: If you're not sure what kind of car this is, you're not alone. These tiny metal capsules with wheels are called belly tanks, or lakesters, and ...

The long-lost New Jersey car from the post-World War II “Merci Train” has been rediscovered and will be returned to the ...