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Passenger Trains
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The Pioneer ZephyrTop 20! Author: R. W. Rediske Publisher: Authorhouse (December 1, 2002)
Exceedingly accurate, interesting text of the FIRST record-breaking stainless steel train performing magnificent historical feats. Text done in words and pictures covering inception of the idea to build through its entire rail history of over 3 million miles in service.
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The Vista-Dome North Coast Limited was the premier passenger train of the Northern Pacific Railway from 1954 to 1970. Dressed in Raymond Loewy's two-tone green paint scheme, deemed by many to be the most attractive ever applied to a passenger train, the Vista-Dome North Coast Limited featured glass-topped dome cars, which allowed passengers a sweeping view of the scenic territory between Chicago and Seattle. It also featured a unique lounge car with a Lewis and Clark theme, top-notch dining car service, and state-of-the-art Pullman sleeping cars.
This book gives the complete story of the NP's Vista-Dome North Coast Limited. Illustrated with over 280 photos, it provides a detailed look at the train's 1954-70 operation from the perspectives of both the traveling public and the train's crew. The author takes you on marvelous trip between Chicago and Seattle aboard the Vista-Dome North Coast Limited during its heyday. Included is a personal tour of the entire train from front to rear. Detailed diagrams and discussion about the train's makeup, operation, and appearance make this a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in the Northern Pacific Railway or passenger trains, whether as historian, modeler, railfan, or an armchair reader who would like to revisit the good old days of passenger rail travel. Come and experience what it was like to travel in comfort, eat in a luxurious dining car, relax in one of the train's lounges, sleep in plush, private rooms, be pampered by the best crews in the business, and meet some of the world's most interesting people. Enjoy the magnificent scenery from one of the four vista-domes on this beautiful, Four Dome Train West. Find out why this truly was one of the world's extra fine trains.
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20th Century Limited Author: Karl Zimmerman Publisher: Motorbooks International; (January 2003)
This authoritative history of the 20th Century Limited from 1902 to its 1967 demise examines the train; its steam, electric, and diesel motive power; and its swank passenger cars, services, and amenities.
The Century was a train of magnates and movie stars, with a red carpet rolled out for departure from Chicago to New York City. With the finest of food in the diner and a full array of amenities - barber, secretary, shower, maid - the 20th Century Limited set the standards against which all other passenger trains would be measured.
This book tells the complete story of this extraordinary train, from its illustrious beginning in the days of opulent wooden cars through its demise in the era of passenger-train cutbacks that lead to the formation of Amtrak.
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This is a book about my 23 years of railroading on both freight and passenger trains. These are short stories about my life and my fellow co-workers on our job as Conductors and Engineers. It is a collection of stories about how the railroad began, Strange and Crazy things that happen, Bad Wrecks, Dangers of the job, Animals, how the Weather effects trains, Drugs and Alcohol, and the beauty and the tragedy of working the rails. Some of the stories will make you laugh, some will make you cry, they will leave you astounded and in some cases leave you in awe. Even if you have never been on a train, or never cared anything about trains, there are stories in this book you will not want to miss.
Is Amtrak a business or a public service? The difference is far from trivial. It reflects fundamentally different approaches to preparing America?s transportation system for the 21st century. In Amtrak privatization?The route to failure, author Elliott Sclar makes the case that passenger rail service is crucial to the nation for economic, environmental, and national security reasons, and that the core of our national passenger rail policy should be to facilitate investment in advanced technologies that will improve performance and enhance its appeal as a transportation option.
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A major work on the passenger trains and streamliners of the ACL. A wonderful mix of art, photos,and history on the ACL. Anyone who's an Atlantic Coast Line Railroad enthusiast will treasure this book!
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With declining passenger revenues Burlington President Ralph Budd realized something new and unique was needed to lure passengers back to train travel. The result was the Zephyr. Featured in high quality photos and descriptive captions the Burlington Zephyrs are shown in a variety of scenic, rural and urban settings. Also included are vintage brochures, timetables, postcards and ads. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, popularly known as the Burlington Route, conjures images of big time railroading and the largest fleet of streamliners in the United States. The Zephyr?s appeal during the Great Depression was tremendous, its sleek lines and streamline design was the beginning of a styling revolution. In 1934, the only real hope was the future and the future was the Zephyr. Burlington maintained far-reaching passenger service with its silver fleet.
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