Amtrak Indianapolis services through time
Amtrak Indianapolis services exhibit more than their share of tumult through Amtrak’s five decades. No single train has served the…
Read moreAmtrak Indianapolis services exhibit more than their share of tumult through Amtrak’s five decades. No single train has served the…
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The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, commonly known as the Burlington Route, had many Zephyrs. But out of all the…
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U.S. railroads introduced long-haul luxury coach trains in the 20th century to attract a more budget-conscious traveler. In…
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The Rail Diesel Car (RDC) was the Budd Co.’s answer to declining passenger traffic during the post war. The demonstrator…
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Amtrak Toledo services have seen changes consistent with the rest of the national network in its 50-year history. Throughout its…
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When first introduced, the Southern Pacific Daylight passenger trains shined through the dark days of the Great Depression. From the…
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In the past, railroad dining car meals were something to write home about, positively. A notable summary of this…
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Almost every railroad has its “other” passenger train. You know, the lesser known one usually received far less press.…
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Overnight Amtrak trains in 1991, its 20th year, show similarities with today’s offerings. Many trains known today were operating in…
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Amtrak Superliner cars are derived from the old Santa Fe El Capitan Hi-Level car fleet. The cars, which operate on…
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Into the 1960s, Chicago & North Western passenger trains blanketed the Upper Midwest, especially in Wisconsin — a popular…
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Amtrak Cincinnati services arose from the need to move people between the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Amtrak moved from Cincinnati Union…
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