The Golden Age of Rail
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The Hiawathas
The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, better known as the Milwaukee Road, made a bold move in the 1930s when they launched the Hiawatha service. These trains, renowned for their sleek, streamlined design, promised…
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Burlington Route Zephyrs
The Zephyr trains, a series of pioneering passenger trains, first captivated America’s attention in the early 1930s. Introduced by the Burlington Route, they were heralds of speed and comfort in rail travel. The original, the Pioneer…
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The Roger Williams
After World War 2, American railroads sought innovative solutions to combat growing competition from airlines and automobiles. In 1955 the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad ordered three new streamlined trainsets. These would be…
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North Shore Electroliners
In the mid-20th century, the Electroliners emerged as a symbol of innovation and elegance for the Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee for their route between Chicago and Milwaukee and on…
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Auto-Train
Travel has always evoked the spirit of innovation, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the development of specialized train services in the United States. Among these, the Auto-Train Corporation and Amtrak’s Auto-Train represent…
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Cincinnatian
The Cincinnatian, launched by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) in 1947, was not just a train but a herald of luxury and modernity on the American railroads. Serving key…
Pictures and Moving Pictures
Enjoy a selection of our streamliner image finds, and just a few of our YouTube Streamliner videos. Click on the image or video to find out more.
