More than a train… a symbol
A good idea that the traveling public bought into. The Zephyr was more than just another train. It was prosperity. At a time when folks needed to feel as if they had something to be proud about. These Zephyrs stopped in towns…
New Hiawathas Are Rollin’!
Call it classic. Call it simple. I just really admire this vintage advertisement. Likely set for a magazine, full page, it captures the height of travel by rail. And it shares what travel aboard one of the Milwaukee Road 16 streamlined Hiawathas…
Another of the California’s
Taking a break from things Disney today. Still plenty ahead to share on that subject, though… No, today it is another part of the Golden State that calls. Somewhere off the beaten path. Plenty of traffic passes by. But it isn’t a spot…
Notes from the Roadside
Big doings in Anaheim. Lots of projects coming to conclusion at Disneyland. Especially Carsland. No secret. I’m a fan of the open road. Out going places, seeing things I never have had the chance to see before. So, yes… I’ll be joining folks…
The Magic Carpet rolls out again
Well, here’s another one you can’t do any more. Last week’s National Train Day display not withstanding, the 20th Century Limited last departed on December 2, 1967, at 6:00 pm, from Grand Central Terminal’s track 34. But oh, what a grand trip it…