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 ...

"Until you step off the train, you’re in 1948," said the conductor, as a group of women dressed to the nines in colorful suits, dresses and veiled hats climbed onboard, emphasizing his point. For 65 ...

The luxury and elegance of mid-century rail travel might seem like a thing of the past, but it’s alive and well here in the Hudson Valley. Hudson River Rail Excursions offers day trips featuring fine ...

32 black and white photographs, 5 photostats, 4 35mm slides interior and exteriors of The Mercury, Pacemaker and 20th Century Limited trains; Color pamphlets "Art Galleries aboard Famous New York ...

I’ve always fervently wished the 20th Century Limited was still a thing. The art deco New York Central Railroad train ran nightly between Grand Central Terminal in New York City and Chicago’s LaSalle ...