The revenue was split based on mileage. For a trip from Chicago to San
Francisco, the Burlington received the most, the Western Pacific next and
finally the Rio Grande.
BRAD
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Keil
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 07/01/2005 4:49 PM
Subject: [CBQ] How did the passenger trains make money and other questions?
Okay, been sitting on this question for awhile. I am not sure how much it
would have cost to ride the CZ for the entire trip, I know it would cost
more for sleeping accomidations versus coach.
Did those that paid for coach just sleep in the seats (like airlines)?
Did those that got sleeping car berths simply stay in those rooms the entire
trip (except to eat)?
How many passengers would typically ride the CZ?
How did the railroads split the money up, was it based on ridership,
mileage, destinations, etc?
Could you ride in the dome the whole time or did people get asked to move so
others could get the view?
Thanks
Rick Keil
Ft Campbell, KY
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