In April, 1900, the fastest Burlington and Union Pacific Chicago-Denver trains were speeded up to about 27-1/2 hours. That was a big improvement over 1890, when the fastest trains were over 30 hours, and an even bigger improvement over 1882, … Continue reading
Introduced in 1927 and described in yesterday’s booklet, the Chicago-Denver Columbine must have been a success as Union Pacific made several improvements that are described in this 1930 booklet. Most important, the “limousine observation car,” which had 34 lounge seats … Continue reading
Issued a year after the train was inaugurated, this 1928 booklet describes the amenities available on board this Chicago-Denver train. These include a “limousine observation car” staffed by a “Filipino attendant” who pressed garments, operated the buffet-soda fountain, and sold … Continue reading
The Columbine was a Union Pacific-Chicago & North Western train between Chicago and Denver that operated from 1929 to 1950. For a few years it was the premiere train on the route, but was eclipsed by the City of Denver … Continue reading
