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This book by Robert & Kandace Tabern, and written in partnership between the Midwest Rail Rangers and the Wisconsin Great Northern Railway, traces the history of the former Santa Fe Hi-Level lounge cars and ex-Amtrak Pacific Parlour Cars. Learn about how people have been enjoying these beautiful cars for the past 65+ years. This book places an extra focus on the history behind Wisconsin Great Northern's new acquisition --- Sky Parlour "Namekag...

This book is the THIRD VOLUME (of a three-book series) about the history, restoration, and rebirth of the Mark Twain Zephyr. The Mark Twain Zephyr was a CB&Q, train that operated from 1935 to 1958, primarily along the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa to Hannibal and Saint Louis, Missouri. After retirement from the CB&Q, , the train passed through the hands of several private owners (1960-2020) who had big dreams, but did little in the w...

This book is the FIRST VOLUME (of a three-book series) about the history, restoration, and rebirth of the Mark Twain Zephyr. The Mark Twain Zephyr was a CB&Q, train that operated from 1935 to 1958, primarily along the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa to Hannibal and Saint Louis, Missouri. After retirement from the CB&Q, , the train passed through the hands of several private owners (1960-2020) who had big dreams, but did little in the w...

This book is the SECOND VOLUME (of a three-book series) about the history, restoration, and rebirth of the Mark Twain Zephyr. The Mark Twain Zephyr was a CB&Q, train that operated from 1935 to 1958, primarily along the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa to Hannibal and Saint Louis, Missouri. After retirement from the CB&Q, , the train passed through the hands of several private owners (1960-2020) who had big dreams, but did little in the ...

This book is the SECOND VOLUME (of a three-book series) about the history, restoration, and rebirth of the Mark Twain Zephyr. The Mark Twain Zephyr was a CB&Q, train that operated from 1935 to 1958, primarily along the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa to Hannibal and Saint Louis, Missouri. After retirement from the CB&Q, , the train passed through the hands of several private owners (1960-2020) who had big dreams, but did little in the ...

This book is the FIRST VOLUME (of a three-book series) about the history, restoration, and rebirth of the Mark Twain Zephyr. The Mark Twain Zephyr was a CB&Q, train that operated from 1935 to 1958, primarily along the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa to Hannibal and Saint Louis, Missouri. After retirement from the CB&Q, , the train passed through the hands of several private owners (1960-2020) who had big dreams, but did little in the w...

This book is the FIRST VOLUME (of a three-book series) about the history, restoration, and rebirth of the Mark Twain Zephyr. The Mark Twain Zephyr was a CB&Q, train that operated from 1935 to 1958, primarily along the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa to Hannibal and Saint Louis, Missouri. After retirement from the CB&Q, , the train passed through the hands of several private owners (1960-2020) who had big dreams, but did little in the w...

This 48-page book is a milepost-by-milepost railroad route guide for passengers aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief route through Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. This is an abbreviated edition of "Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to Kansas City", which is 340 pages long. Learn interesting stories about the people, places, and history that will be passing by outside your window.

Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to Kansas City" is a 334-page route guidebook for passengers traveling Amtrak's Southwest Chief train through Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. Learn interesting facts about the people, place, and history passing by outside the window between Chicago and Kansas City. This book was written by Robert and Kandace Tabern with the Midwest Rail Rangers.

The longest train route in Illinois runs more than 300 miles between Downtown Chicago and Carbondale. Learn about the interesting people, places, towns, and other attractions out your window while riding on this railroad line. We will share stories of the old Illinois Central with you -- and talk about towns such as Homewood, Kankakee, Gilman, Rantoul, Champaign-Urbana, Mattoon, Centralia, DuQuoin, Carbondale, and many more. Don't ride the tra...

The busiest Amtrak route in the Midwest is the "Hiawatha Service" between Chicago, Glenview, Sturtevant, Milwaukee Airport, and Downtown Milwaukee. From the building of this railroad line in the 1870's by the Milwaukee Road to the present-day, this route guide book explains it all. Both regular travelers and rail fans will enjoy knowing what they are seeing outside the windows of the train as they take this 85-mile train trip between two of th...

One of the busiest train lines out of Chicago is the route down to Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO. Ten trains run per day, and now travelers have the opportunity to know about the sites they are seeing out their window during this 284-mile journey thanks to the latest edition of "Outside the Rails". Highlight covered in this rail route guide include important historical information about the I&M, Canal, Route 66, and various Abraham Lincoln...

The train line between Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and Michigan is one of the most popular passenger rail lines in the Midwest. In this milepost-by-milepost guide, authors Robert and Kandace Tabern discuss interesting things that can be seen from the train and the history of track-side towns along the route.

Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to South Bend Airport, IN" serves as a milepost-by-milepost route guide for the 90-mile-long electric interurban train line between Chicago, Gary, Michigan City, and South Bend, Indiana. This route guide was produced in partnership with the marketing team at the Northern Indiana Commuter Rail District. The book begins with a brief introduction by famed railroad author John Kelly about interurb...

Are you looking for a more travel-friendly version of "Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to St. Paul, MN"? This 54-page book contains some of the same interesting stories that the 300-page version covers. Learn about the Amtrak train route through Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This is an in-depth milepost-by-milepost guide for passengers on Metra, Amtrak, or private rail car excursions.

If you or someone you know is planning to take a trip on Amtrak's Southwest Chief between Chicago, Illinois and La Plata, Missouri, then this is the book for you. "Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to La Plata, MO" includes 350 pages of interesting facts and information about the train route through Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. It might look like just corn fields - but there is a lot to learn about our nation's breadbasket in...

Are you planning a train trip between Chicago and Quincy (via Galesburg)? Then, this is the perfect travel-sized railroad route guide for you! Learn about the towns, people, and history that will be passing by outside your window. While everyone enjoys a train ride, not knowing what you see outside your window is almost like watching the Travel Channel with the audio turned off. Don't be in the dark about the interesting stories of Central Ill...

This is the abbreviated 38-page version of the Expanded Third Edition of "Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to La Plata, MO". If you or someone you know is planning to take a trip on Amtrak's Southwest Chief between Chicago, Illinois and La Plata, Missouri, then this is the book for you. It includes interesting facts and information about the train route through Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. It might look like just corn fields...

This milepost-by-milepost guide was designed for passengers who take the Hoosier Train from Indianapolis, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois. Learn about the people, place, history, and industry that you are seeing outside your window. From a famous popcorn man's connection to Northwest Indiana, to why pellets are made a track-side factory, this book has everything you need to know to enhance your journey between two of the Midwest's largest cities.