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Mornin’ Gents!

To repeat: As Christmas draws ever closer, I expect we’ll see fewer ‘n fewer Posts. The bar ‘n grill will remain open throughout this Christmas and holiday season, but take note of the following:

Christmas Eve – CLOSE at 6 PM (all time zones!)

Christmas Day (Sunday) – CLOSED – even the mail slots will be “blocked.”

New Year’s Day (Sunday) – CLOSED – mail slots “open,” but NO PIX!

To the acknowledgments:

passengerfan Al Posted: 23 Dec 2005, 07:58:12

This is one of your “Streamliners” that really brings forth some memories. Not so much of the exact train, but of an Alaskan rail trip in 1959. Traveled from Anchorage to Fairbanks aboard what was a U.S. Army run train. Can’t tell you much about the consist, other than they were heavyweights and we traveled in coach. The Army ran virtually everything in many places in Alaska back then, including the trains as I recall.

The trip was one of those impromptu things that came about while spending a few days in Anchorage on leave with a buddy. Back then, gals and drinking were the more important aspects of having fun! [swg] The train was simply a means to and end – “Wonder what Fairbanks is like?” or something like that.

By the by, I strongly suggest that you, barndad Doug & trolleyboy Rob hold off on your very informative and well thought out Posts in the “series” you all run. Why waste ‘em next week [?] There won’t be very many around ‘til at least January 2nd. So, go with the reruns – ENCORE! pieces.

jdonald Don Posted: 23 Dec 2005, 08:36:03 and 08:39:47

I appreciate your taking the time to acknowledge my request – means a lot! [tup]

Continuing

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G’day All!

PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #50

Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Southern Railway (SR) from a 1949 advertisement in my personal collection.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . THE SOUTH . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suits to a “T” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

W****HY has an average of one new factory a day located along the lines of the Southern Railway System during the past three years?

Because industries are discovering that the South served by the Southern is a “gold mine of opportunity”! With a wealth of natural resources and advantages, expanding consumer markets, skilled and willing workers . . . and a bright future . . . the South suits all industries – to a “T”.

Look Ahead – Look South!” Earnest E. Norris, President.

. . . . . . . . . . SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Southern Serves the South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enjoy!

Tom [4:-)][oX)]

CHECK THE MONDAY SUMMARY and INDEX PAGES FOR MORE GREAT NOSTALGIA POSTS!

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Hi Tom and everyone. In theory a soldier in Iraq who is into classic trains is online 6 months from family at Christmas. Be of good cheer this too shall pass. A round of eggnog please and a toast to all who serve.

I keep thinking about the combined El Capitan-Super Chief passengers locked out of the adjoining “seperate” train. You can say that these cars here are the El Capitan and those cars back there are the Super Chief, but to me it’s all one train, and I would feel confined and claustrophobic, even in first class, if I couldn’t walk the length of the whole train.

Don there’s photos of just about everything at Google.com, just click for images.
http://www.photosbystevenjbrown.com/arr/aurora/arr.html

Tom here’s links to Train of Remembrance related photos, couldn’t find anything showing 33 cars
http://www.sackville.com/news/2005/11/veterans.html
http://www.herald.ns.ca/20051111/stories/story_1.html
http://www.herald.ns.ca/20051111/stories/story_3.html
http://www.herald.ns.ca/20051111/stories/story_7.html
http://www.webshots.com/search?query=train+of+remembrance&start=0

“Lay of the Lost Traveller” by Edward J. Phelps is said to have been inspired when Mr. Phelps left Burlington by the so-called “shuttle” train for Boston via Essex Junction. He got off the train and stepped inside of the station to await the arrival of the Main Line train. The usual shifting of trains took place and Mr. Phelps, without inquiring, got aboard a train which he anticipates will take him to Boston. But it is the same train that he had left a few minutes previously and he finds himself enroute back to Burlington. Where, on his arrival, the poem was supposedly written. He was president of the American Bar Association, Grover Cleveland’s ambassador to London, and a professor at Yale. Born and raised in Middlebury, Vermont. (Source: Essex Community Historical Society)

I’ll have to see that winter issue of Classic Trains, but I’m sti

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Hi everybody, Tom, I trust you won’t be shuffling through the “last minute” throngs at places such as Wal-Mart, et al.[V] Right Cindy, let me try a slice of fruit cake and “spiked” egg nog BK so generously provided yesterday, thanks. BTW, it would seem that something at “Our” Place has taken root with our nomadic friend BK. Phew Tom, Glad to hear your travel plans weren’t torn asunder by the threatened VIA strike. Glory be, I can’t imagine any labo(u)r union running 5 years without a contract. Thankfully, they didn’t “walk out” before Christmas as did the N.Y. City cartel.[tdn]. Pardon me for being a “wet blamket,” but that next to last paragraph seems to put things in “limbo.”

Congratulations Doug on your prize for the contest. That was as close a run thing as I’ve seen hereabouts. I quite understand the interest shown in your India series. After all, it is nearly the last bastions of steam on this earth.[tup] China, last I heard, still runs steam in some isolated areas. That will change very soon with their recent emrgence as a major player in the World’s markets.

CM3, I am tardy showing appreciation for the Vermont Central odes of “thesis- -antithesis.” Rail travel, all through the years, has been something of an adventure, for sure. I wouldn’t cover a 100 to 1 odds that anyone would depart or arrive as scheduled to any destinatiion, be it 25 or 2500 miles. Don, more enlightenment on the “FTs, F7s, FP7s and FP9’s.”[tup] The differences are subtle enough to challenge even a dedicated train Buff. I often wondered why A.T.S.F. prefered the FPs on their top “varnish” rather than the “Es.” I suppose they are more effecient in multiples of 4 (or more) across the desert South West? I’m thinking the Es would be prefered in more mountainous terrain. Yes Pete, I’m sure it would take weeks to do any justice for riding the London rails. Recently, some ambitious New York kids rode the entire subway system wit

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Hi Tom and all.

A pint of Bathams and as it is near Christmas a Bathams XXX as well. Whats that Cindy you can only find the pint classes[?] Oh well can you bring two ordinary Bathams to go with the one XXX please [:)]

AL thanks for the Alaska train and thanks Mike for the link to the Alaska photos.

WANSWHEELMIKE Wonderful links to the Veterans train it makes me feel very humble
and all credit to the people who organised the train. May I join you in the toast to the servicemen and women who are away from their loved ones this Christmas.

TED I read recently that China has nearly done away with steam on the National railway, with only industrial mines and steelworks still using steam. Some of the locos must be nearly brand new. I suppose a few will be kept for fan-trips. But it looks as though Steam’s reign as a source of normal power for railroads is over after 200 years [:(][:(].

TOM Thanks for the Southern Railway nostalgia[tup]. I thought I had given you my birthday. I will send it.
Hopefully I shall be able to call in tomorrow off to Columbia now I will call in later if not too late. PETE.

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Hey, its getting kinda lonesome here at “Our” Place. Cindy, I’ll have a Ham and Swiss on Pumpernikle w/deli mustard and a ice cold P.B.R., please. Well, I just dropped by to catch the latest posts. Love the old Southern Rwy. promo. ad. Guess Tom and his bride are catching the “Trans Siberian” Orchestra or maybe some shopping in town. Mike, I would hazaard a guess the Mr. Phelps is a classic example of “the absent minded Professor.”[swg] I don’t know how many sections the El Cap and Super Cheif were running. I’ve seen as many as 24 cars in one section and believe you me, when you detrain on one of the last cars, it is one hullava hike to the station. I usually hired a “Red Cap” to help with my luggage and gear. I never check bags through because of theft and probablility of it being lost. It happened to me once and, ironically, it was on the El Cap. They managed to get them back on the following day, believe it or not. Certainly enjoyed your links on the post, thanks.

There isn’t a whole lot to expound upon just now, so Ill return a.s.a.p. for a reconoiter when there is more action.[^] Its heartening to know those beautiful Budd High Level Cars are still intact on the West Coast Daylight. They literally are like riding on a cloud. We had these same coaches on the Auto Train from Largo, VA to Sanford, FL back in 1973. The food was a disapointment ( “steam table” buffet style) but everything else was beyond my expectations. My wife and I had a lot of running around to do, seeing the In-Laws etc., so having my own “wheels” was great. I would hate to be stranded depending on my Father-in-Law for transportation.[:O] Little did I suspect I would be returning to FL for retirement some 14 years later. I will admit leaving MD at about +20 deg. F. and arriving in +78 deg. F., Florida weather did catch my attention. Most of you know that I had planned a Amtrak rail trip from Orlando to New Orleans, LA this past Fall. Well, guess what? Right, Katrina beat me to it. J

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Evenin’ Guys!

I’m back - Cindy you are wonderful! Thanx so much for keeping this place operating in my absence! [tup]

The late afrternoon concert was, in a word LOUD! I can barely hear myself think! For anyone who may not be familiar with the Trans Siberian Orchestra - they are a contemporary group of musicians who have made their mark as something akin to a combination of Mannheim Steamroller and the Electric Light Orchestra; definitely different and LOUD! [swg]

Nice Posts this afternoon and I thank Manager Ted for maintaining some continuity during the day.

Mike I appreciate those URLs, thanx for providing them! [tup] I’ve seen the newspaper artiicles before, but that site with the picture spread is a first. Still cannot get any pix of the train. Wonder what’s up with that [?]

By the by, that Sackville station is really quite a building to see. I make a solo round trip to Saciville, New Brunswick to visit with a friend. usually once a year. I’m surprised that he didn’t provide those pictures! I’ll have to jump his case on that one! [swg]

Pete Thanx for stopping by this afternoon! Nope - never got the birthday info from you, but when it gets here - the “list” will be updated!

Ted No shopping for us - we’re long finished with that aspect of Christmas. There is a favorite “watering hole” of mine downtown, across the street from Union Station, that we like to frequent on trips to the city. It’s an Irish Pub knda place and serves some great food -called “Maggie O’Briens.” Should we get a group of guys willing to come to St. Louis for a Rendezvous that’s definitely a place we’ll have to visit! Anyway, had lunch there today, then off to the concert. What’s that [?] Sorry, can’t HEAR you! [swg]

Mike 'n Ted longest passenger train consist I can recall was w

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Hello again Cindy, I keep pumping but I’m afraid this is definitely a “dry hole.”[:O] It was nice of the few who showed up to share some good information with us. I suppose I could launch into a lengthy post on some element of our primary interests. Now, is probably not the time for that as most of our numbers are understandibly ensconced in Family, hearth and home. Pete, I bid you a safe trip to Columbia and return. It looks as though the weather is in your favo(u)r and that’s a blessing. I imagine you are growing more enthusiastic by the day for the return to England. Naturally, all of us wish you and your wife a pleasant and meaningful Holiday.[tup] It would be neat if you could “knock up” our Cheif Chef Nick but I guess he is “out and about” as well. This weekend is, no doubt, best served with attending to the demands made by our customary traditions. Normally, I would have been performing throughout the holiday season. Since I retired, the holiday season is for visiting and celebrating “…good will toward Man…” which is preferable to catering to a bunch of Drunks in a smoke filled dance hall. However, I do miss the brass quartets and quintets that I participated in at holiday concerts. Like the “Classic Trains” we mourn for; classical music in the traditional holiday sense is another casualty.[V] Even the annual local Symphony concerts of Christmas Music are largely relegated to the “dust bin of history.” There are just a whole lot of things in the States that have been tampered with and corrupted by the hand of man recently. Like a mechanical Grand Father Clock, when there is a tiny “glitch” in the mechanism, the pendulum swings wildly out of synch. That’s the best analogy I can think of at the moment. I’m sure there are better mental images for this malady out there somewhere. Any rate, let’s all have a restful convalescence from the usual stress and strain of the work a day grist mill. May all of your thoughts be pleasant ones and the memories you make during th

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We open at 6 AM all time zones. (Don’t ask how we do that!) [swg]

SATURDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS

This is ENCORE! Saturday.

A “Christmas Eve way” to continue this countdown to Christmas is to spend a bit of time with us by ordering a breakfast from the menu board – have a cup of freshly brewed coffee and try some pastries from The Mentor Village Bakery! [tup]

Daily Wisdom:

A cow chip is paradise for a fly.

Info for the Day:

(1) CONTEST OVER!:
What date (time optional) will ”Our” Place reach the next plateau – page 200 [?] BONUS question: WHO will be the one to “turn the page” [?]

Participants . . . . . . Date chosen . . . . (Bonus) Who will put us over the top [?]
(in order of participation)
pwolfe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 20th . . . . . . . . . .siberianmo Tom
trolleyboy Rob . . . . . . . . . Dec 18th (12:05 PM) . siberianmo Tom
coalminer3 CM3 . . . . . . . .Dec 18th. . . . . . . . . . siberianmo Tom
WINNER! barndad Doug . . Dec 22nd . . . . . . . . . none
nickinwestwales Nick . . . .Dec 27th . . . . . . . . . .trolleyboy Rob
ftwNSengineer P . . . . . . . Dec 23rd . . . . . . . . . .trolleyboy Rob
jlampke John . . . .

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A Happy Christmas Eve to one and All on this ENCORE! Saturday! [tup][tup][tup]

With a light drizzle, gloomy looking skies and temps rather unseasonably warm, it doesn’t look the way it should, but if feels like it! [swg] The weather folks are predicting dropping temps into the night with some light snow into Christmas morn! [yeah] I hope it starts while we’re in Church - nothing puts me in the “mood” better than departing from a service into the night with snow fallin’ all 'round. [tup]

Okay - I see that only Manager Ted Posted since I checked out - and once again, Thanx for the attentiveness! Looks like those Forum Gremlins may have been at work, for the time of your Post was about an hour after mine, but appaerntly your sign in didn’t detect it. Crazy way to run a Forum, eh [?] [swg] But we ARE all THANKFUL for what the Kalmbach folks have done for us all - providing this wonderful medium for our exchanges of thoughts, experiences and banter. [tup][tup][tup]

This upcoming week will be a bit different in that I plan on continuing with the NOSTALGIA Posts and hope those of you who contribute the “lengthy epistles” do the same. What’s the point in Posting those well crafted pieces only to have them missed by so many [?]

Oh, before I forget - I noticed Mike’s “edit” of his last Post. Some additional great URLS fer sure, fer sure! Mike perhaps you would do better not editing with such a gap in time - an easy way for us to miss your efforts! I only caught it while scrolling back looking for something in particular. A new Post would have had a better guarantee of being seen.

[wow] I feel like the Forum’s school teacher this AM - not at all what I planned to do! HO HO HO!

Re

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Good Morning!

. . . . . . . . . . ENCORE! ENCORE! . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS RR TRAVEL #1 of 8 . . . . . . . . . .

Here is an advertisement for Christmas holiday travel retyped from a 1937 advertisement in my private collection:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enjoy the Christmas Holidays at SUN VALLEY

Opening of the New Challenger Inn

Combining economy with all the Winter Sports of Sun Valley. Modest rates for rooms – popular prices for meals – accommodations for 400 – all in a “mountain village.” Warm water swimming pool – motion picture theatre – two restaurants including unique night club – shops for all your needs.

Sun Valley Lodge

Living at its best! Continental service and comforts. A matchless cuisine. Rooms for single or double occupancy, and suites. Accommodations for 250 guests. American plan.

Nothing like it anywhere else – long, timber free ski runs, deep “powder” snow, brilliant summer sun – skiing stripped to the waist – sleighing in bright moonlight, skating, swimming in warm water open-air pools – the perfect Christmas holidays.

. . . . . . . . . . INTERCOLLEGIATE SKI MEET . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . Dartmouth College – University of Washington . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . SUN VALLEY, DECEMBER 29 to JANUARY 1 . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . .

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Good morning Tom. I’ll take a bottomless cuppa Joe and some plain donuts from the bakery. Been catching up on the latest posts and see we are over 200 pages now. A great thing just keeps rolling along. Like the tree and the trainset installed here in the bar. Nice touch–but then again all of us regulars like just about anything on flanged wheels!
Tom, does Juneau chase the LGB train?
Normally, I write notes to myself about subjects mentioned at OUR PLACE but this morning I neglected to while reading the latest posts so some that stick out I will offer responses. ATSF preferred Funits for their long distance pass trains because all wheels on them are driven. Eunits have the center axle in each truck is an unpowered idler. This, along with governor settings and maybe a couple other reasons, makes them slippery and better for flatland running. Our Enits sometimes will not move until notch 3.
I have glanced at Roadrailers at it seems to me that the main difference in them and a regular road only trailer is a heavier, more complete frame and the normal air/coupler requirements.
Everyone have a Merry Christmas and be safe in whatever you do. Only drink and drive if you’re drinking at OUR PLACE. To P and anyone else who works on the holiday, perhaps you can get home soon and enjoy your loved ones then.

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Good Morning!

. . . . . . . . . ENCORE! ENCORE! . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS RR TRAVEL #2 of 8 . . . . . . . . . .

Here is an advertisement for Christmas holiday travel retyped from a 1948 advertisement in my private collection:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOLIDAY HOMECOMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

There’s nothing quite so pleasant as coming home again . . . Especially when it’s “home for Christmas” . . . and when you take the train!

This is the happy season when Pennsylvania Railroad’s great fleets of trains between East and West, North and South, assume a particularly festive air.

By Pullman, by coach, joyous families are going to visit the folks at home – carefree, or comfortable, relaxed as they speed on their way.

For your holiday travels Pennsylvania Railroad offers a wide choice of daily trains . . . . conveniently scheduled to fit your plans.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pennsylvania Railroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enjoy!

Tom [4:-)] [oX)]

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G’day!

For those following the VIA Rail situation, here’s the latest Email received from them:

Later!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

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Good Morning!

. . . . . . . . . . ENCORE! ENCORE! . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS RR TRAVEL #3 of 8 . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . THE PULLMAN COMPANY . . . . . . . . . .

Here is an advertisement for Christmas holiday travel retyped from a 1948 advertisement in my private collection:

. . . . . . . . . . Christmas Cargo . . . . . . . . .

They’ll be home for Christmas! There are miles of snow and mountains ahead. But this family will spend their night before Christmas snug and secure in their Pullman compartment. They bring gifts for her folks back home. But his greatest gift to that proud Grandfather and Grandmother will be the sight of their first grandchild.

He’ll be home for Christmas! He’s a hard working trouble-shooter for his company, and business almost kept him away for Christmas. But there’ll be no disappointments in this father’s house tomorrow morning. Traveling Pullman, he and his presents will arrive safe and sound right in the heart of town, just a stones’ throw from Christmas at home.

She’ll be home for Christmas! “Dear Mother and Dad,” she wrote. “I’ll be home for Christmas with a straight “A” for the quarter. Don’t you think that deserves going Pullman?” It does and it did. But more important, her mother and father will sleep as soundly tonight as she will, knowing she’s traveling the safest, most comfortable way to be home for Christmas.

. . . . . To be sure you’ll be home for Christmas . . . .

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Good Afternoon!

. . . . . . . . . ENCORE! ENCORE! . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS RR TRAVEL #4 of 8 . . . . . . . . . .

Here is an advertisement for Christmas holiday travel retyped from a 1949 advertisement in my private collection:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . Give your family the . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . for Christmas . . . . . . . . . .

Go Santa Fe to Phoenix, Wickenburg, Palm Springs and Southern California

You’ve promised yourself to take the family on a winter vacation sometime.
This is the year! Why not make it your Christmas present to them?
The resorts and ranches in sunny Arizona and Southern California are
beckoning and Santa Fe’s famous fleet of fine trains to those “sun spots”
offers schedules and accommodations to suit you to a “T.”

Enjoy (again)!

Tom [4:-)] [oX)]

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Good afternoon Tom and friends! I’ll have a light pilsnor, and my freebie steak for winning the contest! Please set-up a round for the rest of the gang. We just got back from a small family reunion in Chicago. I thought of you guys often, as noticed a few things here and there. I’ll have some pix to share with ya’ll come January 8th from the trip, including the “G” scale layouts in the John Hancock and some ceiling layouts at Butch’s. Got a Chicago trolley parked in front of the Water Tower for Rob too. Great nostalgic adds on the U.P. and Southern Railroad Tom. I guess the Canadian Engineer union settled? Don’t worry about your typing … I use two-elbows over here! By the way, great job keeping “our Place” running so well during these busy times, and somehow keeping your marriage intact while doing so!

Ted, thanks for the reminder that there was actually some incredible railway travel in the Sultan cars of the British East India Trade Company.

Mike, thanks for the great Budd links and information on CM3’s Traveler poem. I especially liked your other links on fruitcake, Santa Express and decorated trains. Really great stuff Mike … but are you actually implying that there was some sort of behind-the-scenes “contest fixing” going on? (I told you guys we might get caught!)

Rob, great Streetcar/Trolley/Radial info! Even I now understand why the cars might be referred to as “Radials”. Took me long enough to get it!

Al, thanks for the El Capitan and AuRoRa Streamliners. Very informative!

CM3, I enjoyed your New Haven FL9 and diesel/electric posts, and most definitely the Lost Traveler poem.

Pete, I like your “trotter coffer” name for the better than the ones I suggested.

BK, congratulations on being the 1st poster on page 200! Hope you’re enjoying your Christmas in the mountains, and thanks for the very interesting post on the BESA Class 4-6-0 in India, and

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Good Afternoon!

. . . . . . . . . . ENCORE! ENCORE! . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS RR TRAVEL #5 of 8 . . . . . . . . . .

Here is an advertisement for Christmas holiday travel retyped from a 1950 advertisement in my private collection:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . Merry Christmas from all . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . on your New York Central overnighter . . . . . . .

WHEN GOING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS,
Delay you can’t afford.
So take the train. For, storm or rain,
I’ll still say, “ALL ABOARD!”

Your N.Y.C. Conductor

. . . . . SEASONS GREETINGS!” Come in and dine.
. . . . . No other travel has meals as fine.
. . . . . The varied, fresh-cooked food’s a treat,
. . . . . And you can sight-see while you eat!

. . . . . Your N.Y.C. Diner Crew

MY GIFT TO YOU is perfect rest.
Your big, soft bed’s the very best.
So sleep, and wake up fresh next day.
You’re traveling world’s safest way!

Your N.Y.C. Pullman Porter

. . . . . THE BEST OF HOLIDAY GOOD CHEER
. . . . . And sociability are here.
. . . . . Enjoy refreshments, relaxation
. . . . . Aboard your Central observation.

. . . . . Your N.Y.C. Club Car Steward

WHITE CHRISTMAS in a song is swell.
But when you plan to travel – well,
If you’d be certain to arrive,
Best go by train, and let me drive!

Your N.Y.C. Engineer

PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY HOME-COMING ON N

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Good Day Captain Tom and Gentlemen at the Bar!

My apologies for not checking in yesterday afternoon. The best of intentions, is all that I can offer. Events here in the mountains precluded sitting at the terminal. I could easily get accustomed to this lifestyle … (My words are being observed by my over-the-shoulder companion!)

Just a note to those who have commented on my recent input - thank you! Also, I recognize that this is not the day for long-winded postings nor do I expect a reply. Captain Tom surely deserves a break and mine is not to burden him with chit chat that can easily occur next week.

Therefore, let me wish one and all the Merriest of Christmases and best wishes for all that follows!

I will attempt to check back before our trip.

BK in Alberta, Canada

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Good Afternoon!

. . . . . . . . . . ENCORE! ENCORE! . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS RR TRAVEL #6 of 8 . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . THE PULLMAN COMPANY . . . . . . . . . .

Here is an advertisement for Christmas holiday retyped taken from a 1950 advertisement in my private collection:

. . . . . 3 questions to ask when you plan your Christmas trip . . . . .

1. “How safe?” – The weather is something you do
not worry about – when you go Pullman over the
Christmas holidays. Throughout your trip your
peace of mind is as weather-proof as your Pullman
Accommodations. You know you’re even safer in a
Pullman crossing the country than you are in your
Own home.

. . . . . 2. “How comfortable?” Your mind is as carefree as
. . . . . a child’s as you sleep deep and undisturbed on your
. . . . . Pullman bed. And in the morning you freshen up
. . . . . and dress at your leisure. You have complete toilet
. . . . . facilities, hot and cold running water, everything
. . . . . you need to prepare for a welcome Santa himself
. . . . . would envy.

3. “How dependable?” You get where you want to
be when you want to be there . . . when you go
Pullman. and you’re the very spirit of Christmas
as you arrive in the center of town – rested, relaxed,
Rady for fun. (Christmas season or any season,)
Go Pullman – the safe, comfortable, dependable
Answer to all your travel questions.)

. . . . . It won’t be Christmas without you. So plan
. . . . . now to go home for the