Newspaper caption on the back of the photograph, dated October 9, 1952 "Ike speaks from observation platform of his special train to audience estimated at 5000 which gathered at Berkeley railroad station. The scene was given a college-touch by the presence of University of California students who sported school colors and waved pom-poms." This photograph shows Dwight D. Eisenhower campaining for president from the back of a caboose train car. It is a side view of Eisenhower and only a small portion of the caboose is visible. There is a train light hanging off the side of the caboose. The large crowd of people surround the caboose on all sides. In the background of the photograph, a "Berkeley" sign is visible. Also in the background, a highway overpass can be seen.