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Aboard the Early City Trains

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Train LoverMarch 27, 2018

Like the overnight Chicago-Denver trains, the two-night Chicago-Pacific Coast City trains were timed to minimize the loss of business hours. This worked especially well westbound, the direction in which time zones work in the traveler’s favor. During the late 1930s, … Continue reading →

The Santa Fe Redefines Streamliners

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Train LoverJune 9, 2023

While the Union Pacific and Burlington were certainly pioneers in the streamliner movement, other railroads introduced their own versions of streamlined trains. Some, such as Boston & Maine’s/Maine Central’s Flying Yankee, were imitations of the Zephyrs. Others, such as Illinois … Continue reading →