Kenworth W990 hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Oregon to D.C.

Updated Nov 18, 2018
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A brand-new Kenworth W990 is hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Sweet Home, Oregon, to Washington, D.C. (Photos courtesy James Edward Mills)A brand-new Kenworth W990 is hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Sweet Home, Oregon, to Washington, D.C. (Photos courtesy James Edward Mills)

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree began its cross-country journey from Oregon to Washington, D.C., last week behind a brand-new Kenworth W990.

The tree is being hauled across the country by Central Oregon Truck Company. It has already made 11 stops since leaving Sweet Home, Oregon, on Nov. 9 and will make 12 more before it arrives at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Nov. 26.

Remaining tour stops include:

  • Friday, Nov. 16: Pocatello, Idaho
  • Saturday, Nov. 17: Fort Bridger, Wyoming
  • Sunday, Nov. 18: Laramie, Wyoming
  • Sunday, Nov. 18: Scottsbluff, Nebraska
  • Monday, Nov. 19: Nebraska City, Nebraska
  • Tuesday, Nov. 20: Perry, Kansas
  • Tuesday, Nov. 20: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Wednesday, Nov. 21: Independence, Missouri
  • Thursday, Nov. 22: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Friday, Nov. 23: Harrison, Ohio
  • Sunday, Nov. 25: Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

Once in D.C., the tree will be lit in a public ceremony on Dec. 5. Some photos of the tree’s journey can be seen below:

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