In 1964, one hundred years after Montana was established as a territory, the state celebrated with a touring Centennial Train created to showcase Montana's history and resources across the state and surrounding region. The train grew to more than 25 cars carrying stagecoaches, wagons, 72 horses, exhibits from the Montana Historical Society, and a display of a million-dollar gold collection, while more than 300 Montana citizens traveled aboard to help promote the state. Leaving Billings on April 5, 1964, it toured 16 cities to the East Coast and back, with each stop featuring parades, banquets, and festivities. In Washington, D.C., a grand dinner honored President Lyndon Johnson, with Montana native Chet Huntley as toastmaster. In New York City, the train appeared for the opening day of the World's Fair and served for two seasons as the backdrop for the Montana Pavilion's pioneer village. Its cars were decorated with art panels showing the state's history, wildlife, and industry, and some displayed Montana ranch brands made from Anaconda copper. Aboard the train, Montana's Centennial Queen Bonnie Jo Robbins and Big Medicine served as ambassadors. After the World's Fair closed in 1965, the train returned to Montana, and seven cars were given to gateway communities for use as visitor centers. West Yellowstone received a CowBelle car embellished with copper brands; after later use for retail operations, it was donated in 2003 by the Povah family to the Yellowstone Historic Center to again serve as a showpiece of Montana's history.