Special Low Excursion Rates and Double Daily Train Service to Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, and Yellowstone National Park, 1911

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Artifact Overview

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. This timetable promoted Wabash's through trains to Yellowstone, operated in partnership with Union Pacific.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Timetable

Date Made

1911

Subject Date

1911

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2012.67.23

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of John A. Barrett.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in
Width: 4 in

Special Low Excursion Rates and Double Daily Train Service to Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, and Yellowstone National Park, 1911