UFO spotted near railroad in 1955

Summary

In January 1955, a series of declassified documents reveal a report on an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed near a railroad in the United States. According to the report, several witnesses noticed a round object resembling a partially inflated balloon. The UFO moved slowly, even spiraling, and remained in the air for about 90 seconds before disappearing. Observers noted that the object did not follow a predictable path and had no fixed route.

The report also includes details about attempts to track the UFO. Witnesses tried to estimate the distance, but could not do so accurately. It mentions that the object was about 1-2 miles away and was seen from different points near the railroad line. Despite efforts to photograph it, lighting conditions prevented clear images. This case, though inconclusive, is part of a series of UFO sightings that generated interest at the time.