NationMaster - Encyclopedia: 20th Century Limited

The 20th Century Limited was a passenger train operated by the New York Central (NYC) railroad. The train was operated between New York, NY and Chicago, IL as a first-class train. The NYC inaugurated this train as direct competition to the Pennsylvania Railroad's Broadway Limited.

Timeline

June 15, 1902: The 20th Century Limited is inaugurated.
December 3, 1967: The 20th Century Limited is discontinued just before the merger of the New York Central and the Pennsylvania Railroad to form the Penn Central.

This article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=20th_Century_Limited&action=edit).

Categories: Stub | Named passenger trains of the United States | New York Central Railroad

Results from FactBites:

The 20th Century Limited and other New York Central Passenger Trains (3234 words)
	In 1947 a trio of EMD E units are powering the 20th Century Limited southbound along the banks of the Hudson River.
	We have a great picture of the NYC 20th Century Limited along the Hudson, another picture of a NY Central Niagara pulling a passenger train at Beacon and even more great New York Central Railroad pictures.
	What followed until the introduction of the 1948 Century was a train of continually altered paint schemes and the wear and tear of running through the war years.

The 20th Century Limited and other New York Central Passenger Trains (2963 words)
	In 1947 a trio of EMD E units are powering the 20th Century Limited southbound along the banks of the Hudson River.
	June 15, 1938 The "20th Century Limited" is equipped with new streamlined equipment and a new schedule that averages 60 mph.
	January 9, 1955 The departure of the 20th Century Limited from New York is broadcast live on the Television show "Omnibus".

More results at FactBites »

COMMENTARY

Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here

Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.