On April 1 1998, Rocinante, the truck John Steinbeck drove across America in 1960 and recounted the journey in Travels with Charley was moved into its permanent home...in the main exhibit gallery of the National Steinbeck Center.

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Rocinante rolls through
Oldtown Salinas

Bob Enea, nephew of "Sparky" Enea,
crewman of theWestern Flyer (the Sea of Cortez)
directs the truck driver into position

Rocinante awaits unloading
at the National Steinbeck Center

Off it comes!

Rocinante in its new home
inside the National Steinbeck Center