Chicago intercity passenger terminals
Having six intercity passenger terminals at one time, and that doesn’t include the electric interurbans, is a muscle flex to…
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There are standard-gauge tracks close by, but they can’t be seen here, since they’re underground in this neighborhood. We’re…
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Talk of Burlington Northern passenger trains inevitably conjures visions of green E units toting bilevel stainless steel coaches at rush…
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When created, Burlington Northern had a greater extent than any other U. S. railroad: Vancouver, British Columbia, to Pensacola,…
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It was an oddball branch line with a just-as-odd history that is still worth recounting. The Rio Grande’s…
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Missouri Pacific locomotives, both steam and diesel, display a variety typical of their era. The “MoPac,” as it…
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One of the fascinating aspects of being actively involved in firing and running steam locomotives was discovering that each one…
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Compared to their traditional reciprocating rod-driven counterparts, geared steam locomotives can be seen as “oddballs” to the casual eye.…
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As an entity with 50-plus years under its belt, Amtrak now has plenty of its own history, in addition…
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Grand Trunk Western steam provided a last look for many Midwest railfans. Despite having a large population with…
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Prior to the time of the streamliners, North American passenger trains were not particularly colorful. Most sleeping cars were Pullman…
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By 1935, it would have been sensible to consider the 4-4-2 Atlantic-type steam locomotive all but obsolete, at least…
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