| Comprehensive history of famous passenger trains that served East coast and Southern cities out of Chicago. Such as the 20th Century Limited, Broadway Limited, Capitol Limited, Green Diamond, City of New Orleans, and many more. Chicago was known as the "Railroad Capital of North America". A significant rail terminus for commuters and intercity travlers. During the 1940's a passenger train arrived or departed the big city every 51 seconds. Chicago was the biggest and busiest railroad hub in the nation. All the surrounding Chicago hometown stations are covered. Along with twelve railroads(NYC, PRR, NPR, IC, B&O, PM, C&O, GTW, Erie, and more). Detailed book covers steam and diesel trains. Over 100 photographs with detailed text illustrating the role Chicago played in the movement of passengers to and from the east coast and southern seaboard. Great shots of all the different passenger trains that ran. Softbound 128 paged edition. |
