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Katniss and Peeta are in Panem's Transport provider, District 6.
The bespoke Victory Train returned home today for the first time since its production. Fans of Panem’s famous locomotives are well aware that the Victory Train needed a revamp this year to incorporate an additional bedroom and living space for this year’s extra Victor. Lucky District 6 workers were able to bring designer Stephano Trevithick’s blueprints to life in only a matter of weeks.
President Snow, as we know, is a dedicated ‘Trainspotter’ so the foreman of the yard reverently announced the name of every engine for the cameras as though he was revealing the attendance list of a prestigious Capitol party. He advised Everdeen and Mellark, if they were engaged in conversation with the President, to mention ‘Georgie May’, the engine that took him on his Inauguration Tour. Rumour has it that Snow dropped by a few weeks ago, before the Victory Tour, just to say hello to ‘old Georgie May’.
Katniss tours the state of the art auto factory. Katniss photos by Marco Manna
Straight from the train yard, Katniss and Peeta were whisked away to the automobile plant where they observed the production line in full motion. Katniss had many questions about the mechanics of the vehicles but, unfortunately, was denied a request to drive one.
The cable cars that run through the streets of District 6 were of particular interest to the young couple. Peeta leaned out of the car to wave to the citizens lining the street, while Katniss held on to his arm tightly to keep her beloved inside and safe and sound.
While the nation watched the Victors dance together at the lavish reception on their televisions, a few fortunate District 6 citizens were chosen by lottery to attend the event in person. Escort Effie Trinket was overheard giving tips on how to have ‘fashionable bangs’ to a working mother of six.
After the usual meal and speeches, Katniss and Peeta canoodled in a corner, desperate to be alone. Unfortunately, it was time for them to move on, back to their faithful District 6-born train and they were soon District 5 bound.
Jennifer Lawrence photo credit: Marco Manna