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
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