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Union Pacific Streamliner train, City of Los Angeles
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Union Pacific Streamliner train, City of Los Angeles
Union Pacific Streamliner luxury train, named the City of Los Angeles, operating between Chicago and Los Angeles in just under 42 hours. Date: circa 1937
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Angeles Pacific Route Signal Signals Track 1937 Streamliner
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This photograph showcases the Union Pacific Streamliner, specifically the City of Los Angeles, as it gracefully cuts through the American heartland in the late 1930s. The City of Los Angeles was a luxury train that operated between Chicago and Los Angeles, covering the vast distance in just under 42 hours. With the advent of streamlined trains, travel between the two cities became faster and more comfortable than ever before. The train, adorned with a striking yellow and blue livery, is shown here as it navigates the railway tracks with unwavering precision. The North Western signals in the distance attest to the train's steady progress, their green lights illuminating the night sky as the City of Los Angeles continues its journey westward. The Union Pacific Streamliner revolutionized rail travel during the 1930s, offering passengers a level of comfort and luxury previously unheard of. The train's sleek design, including its distinctive streamlined shape and Art Deco-inspired interiors, epitomized the spirit of modernity and progress that defined the era. As the City of Los Angeles chugs along the tracks, one can't help but be transported back in time to an age when rail travel was the epitome of adventure and excitement. The photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the railroad industry during the 1930s, a time when America's transportation network was at the forefront of technological advancements and cultural change.
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