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The railroad played a major role in the growth of our nation 
It was an elite form of travel beginning at the station 
The month was September, the year 1825 
A date to remember when the railways came alive 
The first steam train to carry passengers was called Locomotion No 1 
The Stockton and Darlington Railway in NE England did run 
Fast forward to 1827 on February 28 
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad would transport passengers and freight 
The year was 1830, none other than Christmas Day 
The first regularly scheduled passenger service did commence on this day 
It was in South Carolina, Charleston to be exact 
The U.S. built locomotive running down the track 
100 years later trains had evolved beyond belief 
In 1936 Sante Fe launched the all-Pullman Super Chief 
From there let’s roar in the ’40s when train travel was at its best 
The Super Chief was elegant and stood out from the rest 
Observation decks were prevalent and don’t forget the bars 
A dress code wasn’t mentioned but you should see the dining cars 
White linen on the tables, prime rib upon each plate 
Ladies in silk blouses, their brooch designs ornate 
The trip was an experience from Chicago to L.A. 
The Super Chief ran till '68 on the 15th of May 
The voyage used to be as important as reaching the traveler's destination
The experience began when you bought tickets at the station
                                  10/18/2021
Written for Railroads, A Historical Glance Back Poetry Contest
Sponsored by BJ Legros Kelley

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