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1 LUST" MSTTHROUGHTHE c/ji the ea/c14.041/3 YAUX/fiety ashington, D.C. 1 New Orleans, Here is a transcontinental New York and Los Angeles that different one that takes you historic and romantic places as D. C., Charlotte, Atlanta, Mobile, Mississippi Gulf Coast Orleans, Houston, San Antonio, Tucson, Phoenix and Palm Springs. pay no more rail fare on this ington-sunset Route than you would other Two of the nation's newest streamliners join forces to luxurious service: "The Grand New Train with a Grand between New York and New the "Sunset Limited" The Train with the Accent New Orleans and Ideally, your Washingtontrip should be made in a with stopovers at the places you most. But even if you must through, on a hurry-up business to try this swift, scenic, really bination next time. You'll find relaxing and pleasant every mile of This little booklet will show

2 THE CRESCENT A Grand New Train With A Grand Fine food awaits you in The -

3 Here is one of America's finest, streamliners. It is completely new from powerful Diesel locomotive to its "Lookout Lounge." And you'll about it from its gleaming, stainless terior to its delicious " Between New York and New Orleans, Crescent" glides swiftly through 12 states District of Columbia through an area that in history and tradition, and one that passed for The pictures on these pages give you glimpse of a few of the luxurious you will enjoy aboard "The Crescent." tures alone can't tell the whole story. delighted with the privacy that is yours want it, in "The Crescent's" all- Choose from five kinds of private ette, bedroom, betitooms-en-suite, and master room (with private shower Whichever you choose, you'll sleep in full-size Pullman bed with its tress and fresh linen each night. You'll plete lavatory and wardrobe facilities in room. Lighting and air-conditioning in is controlled by the flick of a switch. mirrors and circulating ice water features You'll like the club-like atmosphere lounge and observation cars, and as an ducement to stroll through this train, all car doors are and open at a finger's touch. There service available between your sleeping the Between Atlanta and New Orleans, Crescent" also provides the very latest ing-seat coach accommodations, at very This economical service carries you in foam-rubber "Dreamliner" seats, leg room anti individual foot rests lights. Restroom facilities for both women are

4 Double Bedroom family privacy Mid-Train Lounge is a delightful spot S wank Observation Lounge shows off A Roomette is perfect for T Bedroom Suite on "The Crescent" A GRAND WITH A OLD

5 '61" This is the pride of Pacific's of streamliners The Streamlined Train Accent. Not only has it history with its all-time record 42- between New Orleans and Los Angeles, "Sunset Pink" French Quarter Lounge fashion history, too, inspiring a highthat swept the country from New York Angeles along this same Washington- No expense was spared in making fare streamliner Sri outstanding train. serves Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, California, much of its decor has been colorful territory of the Southwest Here, too, you will find all the privacy the companionship you wish. The room Pullman accommodations give you of roomettes (so perfect for traveling rooms (with your own separate, room), or spacious bedrooms-en-suite dating up to four people in Circulating ice water, automatically closets, individually controlled airand no-glare fluorescent lighting are just of the special features that add to while you're "at home" in your The beautiful French Quarter its "Sunset Pink" walls and wrought work adds a touch of New Orleans' Carre in a modern setting. Reserved

,, 1 "Sunset" Bedroom features 1 There's a touch of New Orleans in the French passengers,xclusively, the French is a delightful place for games or conversation.

6 ,, 1 "Sunset" Bedroom features 1 There's a touch of New Orleans in the French passengers,xclusively, the French is a delightful place for games or conversation. Current newspapers are always For luxury with economy, the also offers the finest in Chair Car accommodations. Soft-as- "Sleepy Hollow" Chair Car seats give luxury "Sleepy Hollow" seats have trolled lighting. Giant picture windows signed so that they never fog or steam. "zone controlled" airdrafts and overheating. Spacious The spectacular Pride of Texas serves delicious meals at popular prices, open to all passengers as a lounge and ments between meals. Its leather walls authentic pioneer brands, and the orations add a real Texas flavor to the addition, Pacific's famous cuisine available in the magnificent Room where the colorful birdlife replicas of the work of John Louisiana's famous artist- "Feather-touch" doors, smooth and the effortless ease of "disc brake" a promenade through the "Sunset Limited" lightful way to stretch "Sunset" Roomette costs little more than

7 Pride of Shop-Lounge is all Audubon features famous Pacific THE STREAMLINED WITH SOUTHERN

8 For sheer interest and things to see, the Washington-Sunset Route against that you can name. Imagine seeing New Washington, D. C., Atlanta (with its ories of lavender and old lace setting garet Mitchell's famous "Gone With plus New Orleans, Creole city of streets and fine restaurants, of flowers vals, of shopping and After New Orleans, you speed west across silent miles of bayou-land and able oak and fragrant magnolia in the to Houston, fabulous city in a fabulous on to San Antonio and across Texas to This is another great stopover point for nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the five-minute walk (or quick taxi) across Grande into Old Mexico and Juarez by experienced travelers to be the of all Mexican Border cities). Then this Romance" takes you through the and guest ranch country of Tucson, Phoenix, and California's before whisking you into Los Statio On these pages are photographs of just highlights of your Washington-Sunset For more details, call or write any of sentatives of the four great railroads listed last page of The Nation's Capitol in Washington, Atlanta, scene of Margaret Mitchell's "Gone With

9 War Memorial, Wrought iron grillework characterizes the A San Jacinto Monument near Mardi Gras parades, parties A touch of the old and quaint in Spanish moss hangs gracefully against a Bayou

10 The Alamo permanently enshrined in every I you're traveling on a budget, you can this scenic Washington-Sunset Route luxury with economy. The streamlined provides comfortable, low-cost tions between Atlanta and New ient connection with the swift where "Sleepy Hollow" Chair Car seats your own private cloud. Coffee Shopice for Chair Car passengers meals at popular prices, and and refreshment between meals. You same stopover privileges with your Chair Car ticket that you would have man ANOTHER Another pair of trains of ment team up to provide you with schedule or perhaps a more time for you. The "Piedmont New York-Washington and New S. P.'s "Argonaut" for the trip between * leans and Los Angeles. Choice of and Chair Car SAN pacific surf laps Santa Monica near - in Arizona,

Boston, Mass 8 0 Boylston St S. I. Barnes, New Eng. 294 Washington St T. J. Lucey, New York, N. Y 5 0 0 Fifth Ave T. F. Davidson, Gen. 500 Fifth Ave...J. E. Cornell, Gen.

11 Boston, Mass 8 0 Boylston St S. I. Barnes, New Eng. 294 Washington St T. J. Lucey, New York, N. Y Fifth Ave T. F. Davidson, Gen. 500 Fifth Ave...J. E. Cornell, Gen. Eastern Louisville & 630 Fifth Ave J. H. Desherow, Pass. Philadelphia, Pa Western Savings Fund Building W. M.McCullough,Asst.Gen.Pass.Agt., 111 So. 15th St G. E. Maccubbin, Baltimore, Md Mathieson Bldg E. B. Howes, Dist. Washington, D. C McPherson Square W. Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., 1501 H St P. R. Conaghan, Richmond, Ya 8 0 I - A East Main St C. L. Toney, Div. Atlanta, Ga 5 7 Luckie St., NM G. Asst. Pass. Traffic Mgr., 4 Hunter St., S.E W. W. Snow, Gen. Atlanta & West 101 Marietta St C l a r k Dunn, Div. Louisville & 314 Volunteer Bldg T. G. Burgess, The nearest representative of the way, Atlanta and West Point ville and Nashville Railroad, or will gladly give you full information as ger fares, Pullman and Chair Car time schedules, etc. He will also attend details as tickets, hotel reservations, etc., or help you in your Representatives of above railroads cities are shown to New Orleans, La 1413 Whitney Bank Bldg R. Gen. Pass. Agt., Louisville & 229 St. Charles St A. E. Jackson, Dist. Louisville 8z 610 Poydras St A. C. Ziegan, Gen. Houston, El Paso, FranklinAveH. H.Gray,Pass.TrafficMgr NorthStantonSt...j.E.Bledsoe,Gen.Pass.Agt., Phoenix, Los Angeles, Cal SecurityBldgL. H.Trimble, Gen. EFL & Pass. Agt., Pacific Elec. Bldg...G. B. Hanson, Pass. NEW San Francisco, Cal.65 Market St C. E. Peterson, PHILADELPH BALTIMOR!/ WASH CHARLOTTESVIL DANVILL GREENSBO CHARLOT ATLANT MONTGOME LAKE et'6 8/ BIG NATIONAL EW -----

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2013 Kalmbach Publishing Co. This material may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher. the Empire Builder You'll find many attractive fea tures to enjoy on Great Northern's Neiv Empire Builders the first fleet of sleeping car-coaeli trains built since the war... Charming, modern dining cars