2002 Olympic Torch Relay Train January 13th, 2002
The Olympic Torch Train came through Arizona, heading northward via Tempe to Phoenix, where the flame was brought to it at an event later that evening.
 Tempe Town Lake.
Crossing Tempe Town Lake: The Torch Car and the specially liveried coaches:
At Phoenix Union Station:
 
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