The Golden Age of Train Travel

Steve Barry is the editor of Railfan and Railroad. He is the author of Rail Power and other histories of US railroads.For the century after 1865 all the largest railroad companies had flagship luxury trains, spectacularly appointed steamliners offering unrivaled standards of service and thoughtful amenities including ladies' perfume and carnations for gentlemen. These luxury trains transported well-heeled passengers in grand style across spectacular American landscapes in an atmosphere