Time tables, 1940

File — Box: 6, Folder: 30

Identifier: TL031-6-30

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Route information: 4 scenic routes directly serving California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Mexico, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana

Dates

1940

Conditions Governing Access

To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Transportation Library at transportationlibrary@northwestern.edu or (847) 491-5273.

Extent

From the Collection: 6 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Significant events: Form A. Fine, fast trains on Southern Pacific's 4 scenic routes serve the San Francisco World's Fair. Introducing two new trains! The Treasure Island Special, new streamlined train between Chicago and San Francisco, and The Beaver, friendly economy train between San Francisco and Portland.

Mode: Rail

Effective date: June 17, 1940