G'day!
A nostalgia piece from earlier pages . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #11 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) from an advertisement in Classic American Trains NOW . . . A Complete RECREATION CAR Especially Designed for Your Pleasure In daily service on The Jeffersonian, popular all-coach streamliner between New York and St. Louis! A dramatic highlight in Pennsylvania railroad’s new equipment program, this colorful new recreation car provides amusement and entertainment for all ages. A luxurious game and reading lounge . . . a children’s playroom . . . a sunken buffet lounge . . . miniature movie theatre – pleasure with variety. Be among the first to enjoy it! Reserve a seat on The Jeffersonian on your next trip! SO ROOMY AND RESTFUL – the new overnight coaches on The Jeffersonian. Only 44 seats to the car – and all reclining! You’ll like the new lighting too – fluorescent, 4 times brighter but easy on the eyes. New-type air-conditioning adds still more comfort. EXTRA LARGE MODERN WASHROOMS, one for women, one for men at the end of each coach – handsomely decorated – with 3 glistening washstands and 2 toilet annexes. Enjoy these New Features at Low Coach Fares! THE JEFFERSONIAN . . . . . . . . . . Westbound . . . . . . . . . . Lv. New York . . . . . 6:15 P.M. Lv. Philadelphia . . . 7:43 P.M. Lv. Washington . . . 6:20 P.M. Lv. Baltimore . . . . . 7:05 P.M. Lv. Harrisburg . . . . .9:42 P.M. Ar. Columbus . . . . . 6:46 A.M. Ar. Dayton . . . . . . ..8:21 A.M. Ar. Indianapolis . . . .9:27 A.M. Ar. St. Louis . . . . . .1:50 P.M. . . . . . . . . . . Eastbound . . . . . . . . . . Lv. St. Louis . . . . . . 1:00 P.M. Lv. Indianapolis . . . . 5:07 P.M. Lv. Dayton . . . . . . . .8:13 P.M. Lv. Columbus . . . . . .9:35 P.M. Ar. Harrisburg . . . . . 6:51 A.M. Ar. Baltimore . . . . . . 9:23 A.M. Ar. Washington . . . .10:10 A.M. Ar. Philadelphia . . . . .8:52 A.M. Ar. New York . . . . . .10:25 A.M Recreation car facilities available to Baltimore and Washington passengers between Harrisburg and St. Louis. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD . . . . . . . . . . Serving the Nation . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
Until the next time!
Lars
The start of a new week and another nostaligia piece from earlier pages . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #12 Here’s something to ponder with regard to our appreciation and fascination with Classic Trains. Check out this ad (from The Official Guide of the Railways – 1956) Look what they’re saying about the Vista-Dome North Coast Limited! ”FOUR VISTA-DOMES . . . the view really is terrific on the Northern Pacific!” “Pride of the Northwest . . . a train second to none!” “One of the top trains in the country” “A LOVELY STEWARDESS-NURSE . . . so kind to me and my children” “Most friendly and courteous employees” “Comfortable trip – delicious meals. Our compliments to the chef” “THE TRAVELLER’S REST buffet-lounge . . . most unique car we’ve ever seen . . . captures the flavor and romance of the West” ”WON’T YOU BE MY GUEST?” Now a friendly Stewardess-Nurse welcomes you aboard the Vista-Dome North Coast Limited. You’ll enjoy extra traveling pleasure at no extra cost – in fact, even low Family Fares apply! Heading East or West through the scenic Northwest, you’ll see for yourself why passengers call it . . . . . . . . One of the world’s Extra Fine trains . . . . . . . . . . For complete information, write . . . . . G. W. RODINE, Passenger Traffic Manager . . . . . . . . . . Northern Pacific Railway, St. Paul 1, Minn. . . . . . CHICAGO – TWIN CITIES – SPOKANE – PORTLAND – TACOMA – SEATTLE Enjoy! Tom
G'day Captain Tom,
Something to supplement your RR of choice this day . . .
The Northern Pacific Railway (AAR reporting mark NP) was a railway that operated in the north-central region of the United States. The railroad served a large area, including extensive trackage in the states of Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. The company was headquartered first in Brainerd, Minnesota, then in St. Paul, Minnesota.
(from: Wikipedia.com)
G-day captain Tom!!
The Northern Pacific!!! Another one of those railroads you've got to love... especially there Passenger fleet.
Picture from: tavmjong.free.fr/.../QUICKSTART/NP/NP_CarEnd.png
Did not specify who had taken the picture.
Any who, There RDCs were quite a sight to see. My father just recently acquired an NP Sign off a bud car. The sign belonged to RDC 80B, just like the one on the front of this one.
Picture from: www.railmerchants.net/northernpacific/index.htm
Picture by: David Thebodo: This is the guy who is trying to sell this car but I don't know who took the picture otherwise. Does not specify. But the website is above.
I really liked the NPs cabooses. They were all so cool. They had wood cabooses and steel cabooses. I like all of them of course.
Happy railroading
James
Nice Pix, James (check your Forum Email . . . .) I LOVE RDCs!!
Continuing with my nostalgia from earlier pages . . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #13 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Louisville and Nashville (L&N) from an advertisement in Classic American Trains The NEW Crescent A GRAND NEW TRAIN WITH A GRAND OLD NAME In Daily Service between New Orleans, Atlanta, Washington and New York Recommend and Sell the Year’s Finest Travel Packge STREAMLINED, STAINLESS STEEL CARS The Crescent is new from end to end. It’s the last word in streamliners. all cars are constructed of stainless steel and offer latest comfort and safety features. ALL-PRIVATE-ROOM SLEEPERS A selection of five different type private rooms – new 3-bed master room with shower and individual radio, drawing room, bedroom en suite, bedroom, and roomette. Each offers private lavatory, clothes closet, ice water and individually controlled lighting, heating and air conditioning. LOUNGE AND OBSERVATION CARS The finest atmosphere is found in the mid-train club lounge and the luxurious observation car. Comfortable chairs, music and convenient game or writing tables offer a “club on wheels” for rest and relaxation. NOTHING FINER IN DINERS The Crescent diners serve Southern cooking at is best. Every service to make every meal a travel treat has been provided – even to telephone communication between sleeping cars and diners. COACH SERVICE De luxe coaches with individual reclining seats are operated between New Orleans and Atlanta with connecting service beyond. LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD Enjoy! Tom
G'day Captain Tom!
An active day over at the bar with our "Theme" going well . . . mighty quiet over here. What's new!!
Anyway, here's something that fits with the L&N . . .
Louisville, Kentucky
More nostalgia from earlier pages for the "browsers" out there . . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #14 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Budd Company and the Wabash from a advertisement (early 1950s) found in one of my scrap books. New Blue Bird On The Wabash This is the Wabash Railroad’s new Budd-built, all-stainless steel Blue Bird, on its winging flight between St. Louis and Chicago. The Blue Bird will make the round trip daily between these two great terminal cities, adding to the completeness of Wabash service and presenting to its passengers comfort and luxury in rail travel previously unknown. For the Blue Bird is the latest in the roster of distinguished name gtrains which Budd has created for the modernization of American railroads. Four of its cars are Vista-Domes, giving passengers an unobstructed view of the rolling prairies, picturesque bluffs and river scenery along the way. Like all Budd-designed, Budd-built equipment, this train illustrates a principle – that better products are made of ideas as well as steel. This was true of the all-steel automobile body which Budd originated and which has made Budd the largest independent builder of body components in the world. It was true of the steel wheel which Budd developed to take the place of wood. It has been demonstrated in the Budd Disc Brake, and in stainless steel highway trailers. In the railroad field, Budd ideas were revolutionary. Ideas that attract passengers by making rail travel more inviting. Ideas that permit faster schedules and yield substantial operating economies. It was Budd vision which led to the whole concept of the modern, stainless steel light weight streamliner. And Budd today is the only car builder who employs the superior strength of stainless steel to achieve lightweight construction with safety. The Budd Co., Philadelphia, Detroit Budd Enjoy! Tom
Just left the bar and thought I'd drop off a little something to help things going over here . . . .
More nostalgia from earlier pages!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #15 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the C&O from a 1940 advertisement found in one of my scrap books. YOU’LL WISH YOU COULD LOOK both ways AT ONCE! EXPERIENCED TRAVELERS call it “The most beautiful train trip in the East,” this mountain-and-canyon route of Chesapeake and Ohio Lines. On this magnificent journey you look out and down upon waves of mountains – the majestic Alleghanies, the mysteriously tinted Blue Ridge . . . upon valleys stretching like bright carpets to the far, purple hills. The scene changes – and you look up the towering green walls of the New River Gorge as you roll smoothly through the widest and deepest canyon this side of the Rockies. Yes, when you watch this panorama of thrilling beauty from your train windows, you’ll wish you could look both ways at once! On your next trip east or west GO CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO . . . and enjoy glorious mountain country! You’ll travel in complete comfort, on the smoothest of roadbeds, in cool, clean air-conditioned cars that invite you to relax by day and Sleep Like a Kitten at night . . . When you travel west or east, plan to ride through The Chessie Corridor on these famous trains- THE GEORGE WASHINGTON – THE SPORTSMAN – THE F. F. V. Sleep like a Kitten THE CHESSIE CORRIDOR, The Scenic Route of the East A NEW BOOK on Chessies Travel Packages will help you plan interesting, economic trips. Write for free copy to Chesapeake and Ohio Travel Services, 829 East Main St., Richmond, Va. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Washington’s Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHESAPEAKE and OHIO Lines Original Predecessor Company Founded by George Washington in 1785 Enjoy! Tom
Good Morning Captain Tom!
How about a "smoker" to go along with your C&O nostalgia
C&O 4-8-4 #614 (from: yesteryeardeopt.com - foto: Arthur B. Johnson)
BK in Alberta, Canada's high mountain country!
Add my humble submission to the "list" for today's nostalgia selection!
Week's end and time for another nostalgia from earlier pages . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #16 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Budd RDC’s from a 1950 advertisement found in my personal collection. . . . . . . . . . . Single Car “Limited” . . . . . . . . . . Here is the new railroad car which is a train in itself – the self-propelled, diesel-powered, all-stainless steel RDC-1. The Budd Company created it to perform a service both to railroads and their patrons, by carrying more passengers on short or long hauls at lower operating cost. The RDC-1 seats ninety in air-conditioned comfort. With power transmitted hydraulically, from an effortless start it picks up speed like a whippet and stops in a fantastically short space . . . with the easy softness of pushing your hand against a pillow. Railroad men foresee a wide usefulness for this car. It may be operated as a single unit, or a number of cars can be coupled into a train, operated by one engineman. Improvement in any field of endeavor begins with imagination. The RDC-1 is another example of Budd practice which is first to envision clearly the need and then bring to bear all the resources of inventive engineering. It follows the modern stainless steel streamliner, the all-steel automobile body, the tapered steel disc wheel and so many other products in which Budd has translated imagination into practical accomplishment. The Budd Company, Philadelphia, Detroit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Budd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
Now I knew we would get to BUDD sooner or later! Here is something to enjoy . . .
BC Rail RDC-1 (photo credit: unknown)
BK in Alberta, Canada's beautiful high mountain country!
From the 1930s until 1989 The Budd Company was also a leading manufacturer of stainless steel streamlined passenger rolling stock for a number of railroads. After briefly dabbling with French Micheline rubber-tyred technology, they built the Pioneer Zephyr for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in 1934, and hundreds of streamlined lightweight stainless steel passenger cars for new trains in the USA in the 1930s and 1940s. In the 1950s Budd built a set of two-story or high-level cars for the Santa Fe's El Capitan and Super Chief passenger trains, which became the prototypes for the Amtrak Superliner cars of the 1980s. Budd also built two-story gallery passenger cars for Chicago-area commuter service on the Milwaukee Road, Burlington Route, and Rock Island lines duing the 1960s and 1970s; most of these cars are still in service on today's Metra routes. Stainless steel Budd cars originally built for the Canadian Pacific Railway's 1955 train The Canadian are still in service with Via Rail Canada.
The weekend has arrived and why not check out the continuing nostalgia from earlier pages
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #17 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Budd RDC’s from a 1950 advertisement found in my personal collection.
RDC – All-purpose Railway Passenger Coach RDC, introduced a year ago, is the new all-stainless steel, self-propelled Budd rail diesel car. It is good looking, quiet, smooth riding. It is comfortable, clean and air-conditioned. The New York Central now has two Budd RDC’s operating express service between Springfield and Boston, and a third, providing local service between western Massachusetts and Albany. Western Pacific has two RDC’s covering the 924 miles which separate Oakland and Salt Lake City. Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines have just placed six RDC’s in operation between Camden, Ocean City, Wildwood and Cape May. They leave Camden as a six-car train and end up as two-car trains at each of the three Jersey cities., Chicago & North Western has three RDC’s in commuter service; the Baltimore & Ohio will soon haves two and New York, Susquehanna Western, four. These varied uses to which RDC is being put cover almost every kind of service a railway passenger coach can render. The general acceptance of the Budd all-stainless steel RDC suggests that the development of railway passenger coach equipment may be headed in a new direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Budd Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia, Detroit, Gary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Budd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
G'day Cap'n Tom!
Still with the Budd nostalgia . . . so here's a little more!
In 1949, Budd introduced the Rail Diesel Car or RDC, a stainless steel self-propelled 'train in one car' which prolonged rail service on many lightly populated railway lines, but also provided a flexible, air conditioned car for suburban commuter service. More than 300 RDCs were built. Some RDCs are still in service in Canada, the USA and Australia. One example is OnTrack in Syracuse, New York. In the 1960s, Budd built the Pioneer III electric m.u. coach for intercity travel. Six were built and were purchased by the former Pennsylvania Railroad, but in 1966, these Pioneer III cars, later called "Silverliner I" cars, were replaced with the "Silverliner II" cars, which used the Pioneer III body, but with much improvements, for Philadelphia-area commuter rail service on both the PRR and Reading Company lines. Budd was also contracted for building the original Metroliner m.u. coaches for Washington-New York City service on the Northeast Corridor, but has been replaced with more traditional locomotive-hauled systems. The Silverliner II cars, still in service (but is slated to be replaced with newer "Silverliner V" cars), has a top speed of 100 m.p.h., while the old Metroliner MU cars traveled at speeds of 125 m.p.h., although they were slated for 150 m.p.h. service—a feat now possible with the new Acela trainsets.
from: Wikipedia.com
Sunday is a good day for relaxation and enjoying some nostalgia from earlier pages!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #18 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the RDC’s from Budd from a 1953 advertisement found in my personal collection. 40 RDC’S FOR THE PROGRESSIVE NEW HAVEN If anybody should know how to carry passengers profitably it’s the New Haven. Nearly half its income is derived from this source in contrast with most railroads where freight is king. This adds significance to the fact that the New Haven has become the largest purchaser of Budd RDC’s – stainless steel, self-propelled, rail diesel cars. In the nearly three years RDC’s have been operating in this country and abroad they have compiled an impressive record. In performance, they have improved every schedule they were assigned to. In operation they have proved both reliable and economical – two RDC’s saved one railroad $600,000 in a year. In the comfortable, air-conditioned service they render, RDC’s have increased passenger patronage – one RDC, operating in a new service between Worcester and New London, picked up 944 passengers in its first week. Both New England and the New Haven will benefit from expanded RDC operation. . . . . . . . . . . The Budd Company, Philadelphia, Detroit, Gary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Budd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PIONEERS IN BETTER TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
Not quite ready to pull the plug on this Thread - although there have been times! Anyway, we've simply got to keep trying . . . .
Onward with the nostalgia from earlier pages!
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #20 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Southern Pacific (SP) from a 1951 advertisement in my personal collection. Did you hear what the Cowboy said about the “Golden State”? ”WHAT A RIDE FER DUDES! SHE’S THE SMOOTHEST AND PURTIEST THING ON WHEELS FROM CHICAGO TO ARIZONA OR CALIFORNIA! ANOTHER OF SP’S WONDERFUL WAYS WEST!” We think, you’ll enjoy our ”Golden State,” especially if you’re an experienced traveler. We have many friends who repeat, winter after winter, “chasing the sun Southwest” on this smooth, extra-fare S.P. & Rock Island streamliner. It’s convenient. Takes you via El Paso and Southern Arizona’s winter resorts to Palm Springs & Los Angeles. She’s been re-streamlined, too, from stem to stern. We’ve issued a folder to celebrate the event and would like to send it to you. Helps you choose your accommodations, whether Pullman (Drawing rooms, Compartments, Bedrooms, Roomettes) or Chair Car (economical; Coffee Shop). By the way, the ”Golden State” is extra fast, too – 44 ¼ pleasant hours, Chicago-Los Angeles or vice versa. Fine connecting streamliners. Perhaps you’d like to try another great S.P. route, going home. That way you see twice as much, usually for no extra rail fare. The little map shows how. Why don’t you plan on the ”Golden State” for this winter or next summer? And meantime, let us send you that folder? ”GOLDEN STATE,” Chicago-Los Angeles, via El Paso, Douglas, Bisbee, Tucson, Phoenix, Palm Springs, 44 ¼ hours. Through Pullmans, Minneapolis and St. Louis to Los Angeles. Through Chair car, Minneapolis-Los Angeles. Connecting service to San Diego. SP AMERICA’S MOST MODERN TRAINS Enjoy! Tom
I invite all of those who look in to stop by "Our" Place - today we are featuring the Santa Fe (passenger operations) and there is quite a bit of interesting material for one and all - free at that.
That will do for me!
Hello all.
I heard about the RDC. Well... In Duluth at the NSSR we have a working Chicago North Western RDC. It runs every Friday and Saturday up to Two Harbors and back for the passenger excursion.
This was C&NW but as you can see it has been painted as NSSR. This is located in Two Harbors at the Duluth & Iron range Depot.
Fine looking RDC-1 from James.
Continuing along with my nostalgia from earlier pages:
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #21 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Southern Pacific (SP) from a 1951 advertisement in my personal collection. Did you hear what the Colonel said about the “Sunset Limited” ”WHAT A TRAIN, SUN! THE FLOWER OF NEW ORLEANS, THE BOAST OF TEXAS, THE SUNLIGHT OF ARIZONA, THE SENSATION OF HOLLYWOOD. ANOTHER OF SP’S WONDERFUL WAYS WEST!” We’re happy to say that thousands of Americans are finding our ”Sunset Limited” a new and charming way to go West. We think that you, too, will enjoy this sensational new ”Streamlined Train With the Southern Accent.” Especially with that New Orleans stopover. Luxury Pullman or Chair Car. Extra fare. Your connections at New Orleans from, or two, points like Chicago, St. Louis, Washington, New York, etc., are good and offer fine streamliners. (New Orleans is a gourmet’s and shopper’s delight as you know.) The ”Sunset Limited” takes you in 42 delightful hours through the heart of Texas, Southern Arizona’s winter resort country, Palm Springs & Los Angeles. There, you can connect with other great new S.P. streamliners, can return by another S.P. route. You see twice as much. The little map shows how. Why not try it this winter? Or next summer? And meantime, why not let us send you our New Orleans folder, and full information about this new way to California? Mail coupon below today ”SUNSET LIMITED" New Orleans-Los Angeles via Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Douglas, Bisbee, Tucson, Phoenix, Palm Springs. Connects at New Orleans with streamliners to and from Chicago, New York, Washington, other Eastern points. SP AMERICA’S MOST MODERN TRAINS Enjoy! Tom
Another nostalgia piece from earlier pages . . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #22 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Southern Pacific (SP) from a 1951 advertisement in my personal collection. Did you hear what the ‘49er said about the “City of San Francisco” ”WHAT A TRAIN, PARDNER! SHE’S THE FASTEST THING ON WHEELS BETWEEN CHICAGO AND THE GOLDEN GATE! ANOTHER OF SP’S WONDERFUL WAYS WEST!” Did you know that you can board a modern streamliner in Chicago and travedl at your ease the same route the ‘49ers struggled over in the Gold Rush? Well, you can. In the crack extra-fare ”City of San Francisco” for instance, or the ”Overland” that shows you California’s lovely High Sierra by day. Until you’ve done this you’ve never really seen the West. We’ve just issued a new folder we’re rather proud of, ”Planning Your Overland Route Trip.” Tells you all about accommodations on these great “name trains” (finest Pullman; economical Chair Car). By the way, at San Francisco these streamliners connect with our famous ”Lark,” “Daylight” and “Starlight” south to Los Angeles, thence with other great S.P. streamliners eastward. Or with the new ”Cascade” and ”Shasta Daylight” northward, right past gorgeous 14,161 foot Mt. Shasta to the lovely Pacific Northwest. Mail that coupon today for free folders. ”CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO” Chicago-San Francisco via Omaha, Ogden, Great Salt Lake, Reno, Oakland. 40 ½ hours westbound via CNW-UP-SP. Shown here with Golden Gate Bridge in the background. SP AMERICA’S MOST MODERN TRAINS Enjoy! Tom
More nostalgia from earlier pages . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #23 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Santa Fe (AT&SF) from a 1950 advertisement in my personal collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You arrive and depart Down-Town on the Santa Fe – not out in the country When you’re gong somewhere, you want to be there when you arrive. Go Santa Fe. You leave on your trip when you plan to leave. You arrive relaxed, refreshed, at a convenient station right downtown, close to your hotel or office. Travel Santa Fe and you choose accommodations to suit yourself. You get privacy as you like it. You have room to roam around when you want it. You enjoy wonderful Fred Harvey meals. You be the judge. Go Santa Fe all the way! Ride great trains through a great country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
I declare this a 'dead thread' - good grief!
But, in my continuing support for Mein Kapitan, here's something to support today's "theme" . . .
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How about another from the nostalgia "bank" from earlier pages
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #24 Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Santa Fe (AT&SF) from a 1951 advertisement in my personal collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy the Pleasure Dome only dome car between Chicago and Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . new Super Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The restful observation lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “top of the Super, next to the stars” . . . . . . . . . is only one of many features you will enjoy on the . . . . . . new Super Chief, the train that sets a new world standard . . . . of travel. Daily between Chicago and Los Angeles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoy! Tom
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