Now virtually forgotten, The Lonesome Train was hailed as an American masterpiece when it premiered on CBS Radio in the midst of World War II. A parable framed around Abraham Lincoln's funeral train, it was staged in major concert halls with symphony orchestras and massive choirs. High schools mounted modest productions for day- time assemblies. Colleges and countless community the- ater groups delivered its inspirational message about freedom and racial harmony to audiences throughout the country. Its appeal was not just limited to the United States; productions were held in Canada and eight foreign countries.

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