Comprehensive history of famous passenger trains that served the Midwest, Western Pacific coast, and the south west gulf out of Chicago. Such as the Super Chief, Empire Builder, California Zephyr, Hiawatha, 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 eleven railroads(SF, GN, CB&Q, CNW, MR, CNW, GMO, RI, 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 West coast and MIDwest. Great shots of all the different passenger trains that ran. Softbound 128 paged edition. |