Muslim refugees climbing onto a train bound for Pakistan

A photograph of Muslim refugees climbing onto a NWR train fleeing New Delhi for Pakistan in 1947.

Article on the back reads “Moslem Refugees Crowd Train Bound For Pakistan. Moslem refugees with their treasured personal belongings are crowded as thickly on the roof of the train as they are packed inside when they prepare to flee from Delhi to Pakistan territory. This photo helps one to understand why when these refugee trains are attacked, casualties are so heavy.” Associated Press Photo.