The Super Chief

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