The 20th Century Limited was arguably the most famous train in American history, running between Grand Central Terminal and Chicago, offering the finest in accommodations and services for 65 years.
This October, join the United Railroad Historical Society of NJ and get a ride on a vintage New York Central Railroad 20th Century Limited train through the society’s Hudson River Rail Excursions.
The 20th Century Limited was once the preferred mode of transportation of the rich and famous. I traveled from NYC to Albany in the restored train car and found it far superior to modern travel. The ...
The 20th Century Limited train carried wealthy business travelers from NYC to Chicago until 1962. Its luxurious design and service led to its reputation of the "favorite train of famous people." From ...
In June 1938, the New York Central introduced new locomotives and Pullman cars. Their breathtakingly bold streamlined design was the handiwork of an industrial designer whose work would become iconic ...
TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...
Special to The New York Times. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print ...
Now is your chance to hop aboard “The Most Famous Train in the World!” The United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey (URHS) will host 48 Hudson River Rail Excursions between February and ...
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