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Re: [BRHSlist] RE: American Royal Zephyr

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Subject: Re: [BRHSlist] RE: American Royal Zephyr
From: SilvrDome@a...
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:41:58 EST
Chris,

In the time frame you were interested in, the cars for the American Royal 
Zephyr were combined with the Aksarben Zephyr between Chicago and Galesburg.

As Dave mentioned, there was a Chicago to Kansas City 10-6 Pullman, and a 
chair-coach (or coaches). Passengers had access to the Aksarben Zephyr 
Diner-Lounge between Chicago and Galesburg before the trains split. Perhaps 
someone has more detailed information as to the number and type of head end 
equipment (i.e. mail storage or baggage cars) for that era of operation.

Sadly, the Chicago to St. Joseph cars were discontinued by that time. You 
had the choice of making your way from Kansas City Union Station to the 
Greyhound Terminal to catch a bus, or wait for the next available KC - Omaha 
train to reach St. Joseph.

Hubert Hanrahan



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