Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838-1971

The passenger train has long held a special place in the imagination ofAmericans, and Indiana was once a bustling passenger train crossroads. Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838--1971 brings to life the countless locals, accommodation trains, and secondary expresses that Hoosiers patronized during theGolden Age of the passenger train. Craig Sanders gives us a comprehensive history ofintercity passenger service in Indiana, from the time railroads began to develop inthe state in the mid-19th century through May 1, 1971, when Amtrak began operations.Each chapter summarizes the history and development of one railroad, discusses thefactors that shaped that railroad's passenger service -- such as prolonged financialdifficulties, competition, and the influence of a strong leader -- and concludeswith a detailed account of its passenger operations in Indiana. Sixteen maps, 87photographs, and other evocative illustrations supplement Sanders's text.

Preface1. Life and Times of the Passenger Train2. Monon3. Baltimore & Ohio4. Chesapeake & Ohio/Pere Marquette5. New York Central6. Pennsylvania7. Erie/Erie Lackawanna8. Nickel Plate9. Wabash10. Grand Trunk Western11. Chicago & Eastern Illinois12. Louisville & Nashville13. Illinois Central14. Milwaukee15. Southern16. Short-line RailroadsReferencesIndex