The Golden Age of Rail

Streamlined Steam, The 1939 Milwaukee Road Hiawatha

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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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.

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The Chicago Museum of Science & Industry has fully restored the Burlington Route Pioneer Zephyr. In 2021 the Pioneer was installed in a new display exhibit.

Pioneer Zephyr at the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry

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The Pioneer Zephyr, housed at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, stands as a gleaming testament to the Golden Age of rail travel. With its record-breaking speed and sleek…