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The 400 crack steam train of the Chicago and North Western Railway rivalled the famous
The 400 crack steam train of the Chicago and North Western Railway rivalled the famous British Flying Scotsman when it inaugurated the fastest regular run in America by covering the 400 miles between Chicago and Minneapolis in 400 minutes - the Flying Scotsman covers the 400 miles between London and Edinburgh non-stop during the summer months - photo shows The 400 breaking the tape at Glencoe Illinois - a suburb of Chicago - on its inaugural run
January 11th 1935
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The 400 - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Train Travel
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. Step back in time to January 11th, 1935, as we witness a historic moment captured in this vintage photo print. The image showcases the awe-inspiring power and speed of "The 400 crack steam train" belonging to the Chicago and North Western Railway. This magnificent locomotive, often compared to the renowned British Flying Scotsman, embarked on its inaugural run from Chicago to Minneapolis. As the tape is triumphantly broken at Glencoe, Illinois - a suburb of Chicago - we can almost feel the excitement that filled the air on that memorable day. The significance lies not only in its grandeur but also in its record-breaking feat. Covering an impressive distance of 400 miles within just 400 minutes, this remarkable steam train inaugurated America's fastest regular run. This photograph transports us back to an era known as the golden age of train travel when elegance and efficiency went hand-in-hand. It serves as a reminder of how these majestic machines connected people across vast distances with grace and style. Preserved within this timeless image are echoes of nostalgia for rail enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Let it transport you through time, evoking memories of an era where trains reigned supreme as symbols of progress and adventure.
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