Columbian (MILW train)
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The Columbian was a named passenger train operated by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad ("the Milwaukee Road") between Chicago, Illinois, and Seattle/Tacoma, Washington. The westbound train was Milwaukee Road train #17, and the eastbound train was train #18. It was launched on Monday, May 29, 1911.[1] The same day, the faster, limited-stop and more luxurious Olympian also launched.[1] These were the first passenger trains to take advantage of the Milwaukee Road Pacific Extension, which had opened to freight in 1909.[2]
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First service | May 29, 1911 (1911-05-29) 1947 (1947) |
Last service | 1930 (1930) January 21, 1955 (1955-01-21) |
Former operator(s) | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad |
Route | |
Termini | Chicago, Illinois Seattle, Washington or Tacoma, Washington |
Distance travelled | 2,189 miles (3,523 km) (Chicago-Seattle), 2,207 miles (3,552 km) (Chicago-Tacoma) |
Service frequency | Daily |
Train number(s) | 17/18 |
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