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What’s in a Name?

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Train LoverDecember 23, 2022

As the 20th century opened, Burlington’s train #1 was a stiff competitor, offering speed and comfort, if not exclusivity, in the Chicago-Denver corridor. One thing it didn’t have was an evocative name. Despite the Denver Post and William Henry Jackson … Continue reading →

The Rocky Mountain Limited

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Train LoverJanuary 21, 2014

The Rocky Mountain Limited was Rock Island’s pre-streamlined entry into the Chicago-Denver market. Likely a distant third after the Burlington and Union Pacific, Rock Island had the slight advantage that its line split in eastern Colorado, allowing direct service to … Continue reading →

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