City of St. Louis (train)
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The City of St. Louis was a streamlined passenger train operated by the Union Pacific Railroad and the Wabash Railroad between St. Louis, Missouri, and Los Angeles, California. It operated from 1946 to 1971.
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Postcard depiction of the train headed by a Wabash diesel. The Union Pacific shield and the Wabash flag are seen on the locomotive's nose. | |
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Service type | Inter-city rail |
Status | Discontinued |
Locale | Western and Midwest United States |
First service | June 2, 1946 |
Last service | April 30, 1971 |
Former operator(s) | Union Pacific Railroad Wabash Railroad (later Norfolk and Western Railway) |
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Stops | 34 |
Distance travelled | 2,328 miles (3,747 km) |
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Service frequency | Daily |
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Seating arrangements | Reclining seat coaches |
Sleeping arrangements | sections, roomettes, double bedrooms |
Catering facilities | Dining car |
Observation facilities | club-lounge car |
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