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- Special Low Excursion Rates and Double Daily Train Service to Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, and Yellowstone National Park, 1911 - 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.
- 1911
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Special Low Excursion Rates and Double Daily Train Service to Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, and Yellowstone National Park, 1911
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.
- Daily Through Sleepers between Chicago and the Health and Pleasure Resorts of the Southwest, 1915 - 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 timetable advertised Wabash's through trains between Chicago and resort communities in Arkansas and Texas. Wabash operated the service in cooperation with the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway and the International & Great Northern Railway.
- 1915
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Daily Through Sleepers between Chicago and the Health and Pleasure Resorts of the Southwest, 1915
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 timetable advertised Wabash's through trains between Chicago and resort communities in Arkansas and Texas. Wabash operated the service in cooperation with the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway and the International & Great Northern Railway.
- Wabash Round Trip Homeseekers' Fares to the West and Southwest, On Sale Every First and Third Friday of Each Month, 1910, Via Wabash R.R. - 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 timetable promoted Wabash's service to Kansas City. Special "homeseekers" or "colonist" fares provided low-cost, one-way service for immigrants traveling to start new lives in the western United States.
- 1910
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Wabash Round Trip Homeseekers' Fares to the West and Southwest, On Sale Every First and Third Friday of Each Month, 1910, Via Wabash R.R.
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 timetable promoted Wabash's service to Kansas City. Special "homeseekers" or "colonist" fares provided low-cost, one-way service for immigrants traveling to start new lives in the western United States.
- Seed Corn Week!, 1912 - 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. Like other railroads, Wabash advertised its trains to people relocating to the American West. Wabash promoted the fertile farmland along its routes, and it offered special fares and services for farmers.
- May 01, 1912
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Seed Corn Week!, 1912
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. Like other railroads, Wabash advertised its trains to people relocating to the American West. Wabash promoted the fertile farmland along its routes, and it offered special fares and services for farmers.
- Shortest Line, Fastest Time to Colorado and the West and Northwest - The St. Louis Colorado Limited, 1913 - 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.
- 1913
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Shortest Line, Fastest Time to Colorado and the West and Northwest - The St. Louis Colorado Limited, 1913
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.
- Wabash-Union Pacific Low Colonist Fares Every Day from March 15 to April 15, 1913 Inclusive - 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 timetable advertised Wabash's passenger trains to the western United States, operated jointly with Union Pacific. Low-cost "colonist" fares were offered to attract immigrant travelers heading west to start new lives.
- 15 March to 15 April 1913
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Wabash-Union Pacific Low Colonist Fares Every Day from March 15 to April 15, 1913 Inclusive
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 timetable advertised Wabash's passenger trains to the western United States, operated jointly with Union Pacific. Low-cost "colonist" fares were offered to attract immigrant travelers heading west to start new lives.
- Brochure and Timetable for Wabash Railroad's Blue Bird or Cannon Ball Streamliner, "Modern Service in the Heart of America," 1953 - 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. The legendary song "The Wabash Cannon Ball" told of a mythical "death coach" for hobos. The song became so popular that, in 1950, the Wabash Railway gave that name to its Detroit-to-St. Louis day train.
- April 26, 1953
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Brochure and Timetable for Wabash Railroad's Blue Bird or Cannon Ball Streamliner, "Modern Service in the Heart of America," 1953
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. The legendary song "The Wabash Cannon Ball" told of a mythical "death coach" for hobos. The song became so popular that, in 1950, the Wabash Railway gave that name to its Detroit-to-St. Louis day train.
- Handbill for Wabash Railroad Company, "Only the Wabash Offers the Convenience of Delmar Station in St. Louis," Missouri, 1942 - 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. During World War II, with automobile parts rationed and speed limits restricted, people returned to railroad travel in droves. In this handbill, the Wabash Railway promotes the conveniences of its Delmar Station.
- 1942
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Handbill for Wabash Railroad Company, "Only the Wabash Offers the Convenience of Delmar Station in St. Louis," Missouri, 1942
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. During World War II, with automobile parts rationed and speed limits restricted, people returned to railroad travel in droves. In this handbill, the Wabash Railway promotes the conveniences of its Delmar Station.
- Brochure and Timetable for Wabash Railroad's Streamliner, "City of Kansas City," 1950 - 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. With a revival of profits during World War II, optimistic Wabash managers took the plunge and invested in new lightweight, diesel-powered streamliners. First of these was the <em>City of Kansas City</em>, introduced in 1947.
- 1950
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Brochure and Timetable for Wabash Railroad's Streamliner, "City of Kansas City," 1950
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. With a revival of profits during World War II, optimistic Wabash managers took the plunge and invested in new lightweight, diesel-powered streamliners. First of these was the City of Kansas City, introduced in 1947.
- Handbill and Schedule for Wabash Railroad Company, "Cinerama Excursion to St. Louis Via Wabash," Missouri, 1955 - 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. While railroads were trying to stay afloat with competition from automobiles, movies were facing stiff competition from television. This 1955 flyer advertises a railway excursion to St. Louis to view a new-fangled, widescreen Cinerama film.
- May 14, 1955
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Handbill and Schedule for Wabash Railroad Company, "Cinerama Excursion to St. Louis Via Wabash," Missouri, 1955
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. While railroads were trying to stay afloat with competition from automobiles, movies were facing stiff competition from television. This 1955 flyer advertises a railway excursion to St. Louis to view a new-fangled, widescreen Cinerama film.