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- Handbill and Timetable for Wabash Railway's "Midnight Limited," Leaving from Delmar Avenue Station, St. Louis, Missouri, 1929 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. In 1928, the Wabash Railway erected the Delmar Avenue Station, providing west-end and suburban St. Louis residents -- particularly businessmen -- convenient access to their railroad system without having to go all the way downtown.
- 1929
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Handbill and Timetable for Wabash Railway's "Midnight Limited," Leaving from Delmar Avenue Station, St. Louis, Missouri, 1929
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. In 1928, the Wabash Railway erected the Delmar Avenue Station, providing west-end and suburban St. Louis residents -- particularly businessmen -- convenient access to their railroad system without having to go all the way downtown.
- Brochure and Timetable for Wabash Railway Company, "Going Away?," 1924 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This brochure promised that the company's new all-steel cars were safer than the hazardous old wooden railroad cars. Furthermore, unlike automobile travel, railroad passengers were completely taken care of here by conductors, porters, and waiters.
- 1924
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Brochure and Timetable for Wabash Railway Company, "Going Away?," 1924
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This brochure promised that the company's new all-steel cars were safer than the hazardous old wooden railroad cars. Furthermore, unlike automobile travel, railroad passengers were completely taken care of here by conductors, porters, and waiters.
- Brochure for Wabash Railway Company, "Excelsior Springs, the Mecca of Golfers," Excelsior Springs Junction, Missouri, 1931 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Excelsior Springs, Missouri, became a popular resort town after the late 19th-century discovery of mineral springs there. This 1931 brochure advertises two alternate routes to Excelsior Springs from St. Louis, each taking about seven hours.
- 1931
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Brochure for Wabash Railway Company, "Excelsior Springs, the Mecca of Golfers," Excelsior Springs Junction, Missouri, 1931
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Excelsior Springs, Missouri, became a popular resort town after the late 19th-century discovery of mineral springs there. This 1931 brochure advertises two alternate routes to Excelsior Springs from St. Louis, each taking about seven hours.
- Brochure for Wabash Railway's Excursions, "See Niagara Falls, America's Greatest Wonder," 1929 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Niagara Falls was one of America's earliest and most popular tourist attractions. To compete with automobiles, the Wabash Railway offered in this 1929 brochure convenient excursion trips with economical fares to this popular attraction.
- 1929
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Brochure for Wabash Railway's Excursions, "See Niagara Falls, America's Greatest Wonder," 1929
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Niagara Falls was one of America's earliest and most popular tourist attractions. To compete with automobiles, the Wabash Railway offered in this 1929 brochure convenient excursion trips with economical fares to this popular attraction.
- Handbill and Timetable for Wabash Railway's "Overnight Bedroom Sleepers between St. Louis and Chicago," 1930 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Since 1869, railroad Pullman sleeping cars had been available primarily to the wealthy. In 1930, the Wabash Railway announced affordable "Over-night Bedroom Sleepers" for the seven-hour midnight run between St. Louis and Chicago.
- 1930
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Handbill and Timetable for Wabash Railway's "Overnight Bedroom Sleepers between St. Louis and Chicago," 1930
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Since 1869, railroad Pullman sleeping cars had been available primarily to the wealthy. In 1930, the Wabash Railway announced affordable "Over-night Bedroom Sleepers" for the seven-hour midnight run between St. Louis and Chicago.
- Handbill and Timetable for Wabash Railway Company, "A Mile a Minute between Chicago and St. Louis 'Banner Blue Limited,'" 1935 - The Wabash Railway, dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. The <em>Banner Blue Limited</em> was the Wabash Railway's answer to competition from both automobiles and to other railroad lines traveling over similar routes. It was still powered by steam -- not the newer diesel -- but it was speedy.
- 1935
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Handbill and Timetable for Wabash Railway Company, "A Mile a Minute between Chicago and St. Louis 'Banner Blue Limited,'" 1935
The Wabash Railway, dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. The Banner Blue Limited was the Wabash Railway's answer to competition from both automobiles and to other railroad lines traveling over similar routes. It was still powered by steam -- not the newer diesel -- but it was speedy.
- Brochure for Wabash Railway Company Delmar Station, "The Best Beginning for Every Winter Journey," St. Louis, Missouri, 1930 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. In 1928, the Wabash Railway erected the Delmar Avenue Station, providing west-end and suburban St. Louis residents -- particularly businessmen -- convenient access to their railroad system without having to go all the way downtown.
- 1930
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Brochure for Wabash Railway Company Delmar Station, "The Best Beginning for Every Winter Journey," St. Louis, Missouri, 1930
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. In 1928, the Wabash Railway erected the Delmar Avenue Station, providing west-end and suburban St. Louis residents -- particularly businessmen -- convenient access to their railroad system without having to go all the way downtown.
- Handbill and Timetable for Wabash-Union Pacific Railway's Overland Route to Yellowstone National Park, 1927 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. According to this 1927 brochure, the Wabash Railway promised "thru service" from St. Louis in about two days.
- 1927
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Handbill and Timetable for Wabash-Union Pacific Railway's Overland Route to Yellowstone National Park, 1927
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. According to this 1927 brochure, the Wabash Railway promised "thru service" from St. Louis in about two days.
- Brochure and Timetable for Wabash Railway's "North Star Limited," St. Louis, Missouri to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, 1929 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This flyer describes the dining service of the <em>North Star Limited</em> -- a speedy train between St. Louis and Minneapolis-St. Paul that was operated jointly by the Wabash Railway and the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway.
- 1929
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Brochure and Timetable for Wabash Railway's "North Star Limited," St. Louis, Missouri to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, 1929
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This flyer describes the dining service of the North Star Limited -- a speedy train between St. Louis and Minneapolis-St. Paul that was operated jointly by the Wabash Railway and the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway.