In photos: 'Obama travels toward Washington D.C for Inauguration'

By James Wray Jan 17, 2009, 19:26 GMT

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (2-R) stands with his wife Michelle (R) and Vice President-elect Joe Biden (L) and Jill Biden (2-L) as their train prepares to leave the Wilmington train station in Wilmington, Delaware, 17 January 2009. President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden are traveling with their families to the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., on a whistle-stop tour that emulates the trip taken by Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Obama and Biden will take the oath of office on 20th January 2009. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (R) stands with Vice President-elect Joe Biden (L) as their train departs Wilmington train station in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 17 January 2009. President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden are traveling with their families to the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., on a whistle-stop tour that emulates the trip taken by Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Obama and Biden will take the oath of office on 20th January 2009. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (R) stands with Vice President-elect Joe Biden (L) as their train departs Wilmington train station in Wilmington, Delaware, 17 January 2009. President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden are traveling with their families to the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., on a whistle-stop tour that emulates the trip taken by Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Obama and Biden will take the oath of office on 20th January 2009. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

President-elect Barack Obama's wife Michelle embraces their daughter, Sasha, 7, as they arrives on stage for a rally to kickoff his Whistle Stop Train Tour in Philadelphia, USA, 17 January 2009. The ceremonial trip will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to Washington for their inaugurations with additional events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009. EPA/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL

US President-elect Barack Obama delivers remarks during a rally to kickoff his Whistle Stop Train Tour in Philadelphia, USA, 17 January 2009. The ceremonial trip will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to Washington for their inaugurations with additional events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009. EPA/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL UPI

US President-elect Barack Obama, joined by his wife, Michelle, and daughter, Sasha, 7, arrives on stage for a rally to kickoff his Whistle Stop Train Tour in Philadelphia, USA, 17 January 2009. The ceremonial trip will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to Washington for their inaugurations with additional events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009. EPA/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL

US President-elect Barack Obama greets supporters before a rally to kickoff his Whistle Stop Train Tour in Philadelphia, USA, 17 January 2009. The ceremonial trip will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to Washington for their inaugurations with additional events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009. EPA/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL UPI

Patricia Stiles, a resident of Parker, Colorado, and President-elect Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, watch as Obama delivers remarks during a rally to kickoff his Whistle Stop Train Tour in Philadelphia, USA, 17 January 2009. The ceremonial trip will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to Washington for their inaugurations with additional events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009. EPA/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL UPI

US President-elect Barack Obama is embraced by his wife, Michelle, after delivering remarks during a rally to kickoff his Whistle Stop Train Tour in Philadelphia, USA, 17 January 2009. The ceremonial trip will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to Washington for their inaugurations with additional events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009. EPA/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL UPI

President-elect Barack Obama greets Patricia Stiles, a resident of Parker, Colorado, as his wife, Michelle, watches after delivering remarks during a rally to kickoff his Whistle Stop Train Tour in Philadelphia, USA, 17 January 2009. The ceremonial trip will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to Washington for their inaugurations with additional events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009. EPA/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL UPI

US President-elect Barack Obama greets supporters after a rally to kickoff his Whistle Stop Train Tour in Philadelphia, USA, 17 January 2009. The ceremonial trip will carry President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden and their families to Washington for their inaugurations with additional events in Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009. EPA/KEVIN DIETSCH / POOL

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (2nd R) stands speaks to a crowd of supporters beside his wife Michelle (3rd L), Vice President-elect Joe Biden (2nd L) and Jill Biden (L) at the Wilmington train station in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 17 January 2009. President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden are traveling with their families to the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., on a whistle-stop tour that emulates the trip taken by Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Obama and Biden will take the oath of office on 20 January 2009. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (L), Jill Biden (2nd L), Vice President-elect Joe Biden (2nd R) and Michelle Obama (R) wave to supporters at the Wilmington train station in Wilmington, Delaware, 17 January 2009. President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden are traveling with their families to the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., on a whistle-stop tour that emulates the trip taken by Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Obama and Biden will take the oath of office on 20th January 2009. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (C) speaks to supporters during a stop at the Wilmington train station in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 17 January 2009. President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden are traveling with their families to the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., on a whistle-stop tour that emulates the trip taken by Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Obama and Biden will take the oath of office on 20th January 2009. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS