For the century after 1865 all the largest railroad companies had
flagship luxury trains, spectacularly appointed steamliners offering
unrivaled standards of service and thoughtful amenities including
ladies' perfume and carnations for gentlemen. These luxury trains
transported well-heeled passengers in grand style across spectacular
American landscapes in an atmosphere of privilege and elegance.
Including the iconic Super Chief of the Sante Fe Railway and New York
Central System's fabled 20th Century Limited, they became legends in
their day and for decades after their last runs. This beautifully
illustrated book allows readers to experience the exhilarating journeys,
the exquisitely designed train cars and the vintage advertisements and
posters that together made up the passenger's experience during this
golden age of train travel - an age still remembered and celebrated
today.