Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad,
Num 18
The California Zephyr
(Eastbound)
The California Zephyr
(Eastbound)
Streamliner
Denver CO to Chicago IL
1,034 miles. 16 hrs 45 min.
Through Service
to: New York via PRR, B&O and NYC
Amenities ...
Sleeper Cars available. Dining Car.Launched on March 20, 1949, jointly operated by Burlington, Denver & Rio Grande Western, and Western Pacific. One sleeper was owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad, and operated as a trans-continental sleeper. Last run was March 22, 1970. This stainless steel streamliner included a Vista dome observation car, Standard sleeping cars, Vista-Dome Buffet-Lounge Car, Dining Car, and Vista-Dome Reclinign Chair Coaches.
| Arrives | Connecting Cities | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| - - - | Denver CO• | 7:15 PM M |
| 9:10 PM M | Akron CO | 9:10 PM M |
| 12:06 AM C | McCook NE | 12:09 AM C |
| 2:02 AM C | Hastings NE• | 2:03 AM C |
| 3:35 AM C | Lincoln NE• | 3:45 AM C |
| 4:45 AM C | Burlington Station Omaha NE• |
4:50 AM C |
| - - - | Council Bluffs IA• | |
| 5:58 AM C | Red Oak IA• | 5:58 AM C |
| 6:41 AM C | Creston IA• | 6:43 AM C |
| 8:26 AM C | Ottumwa IA• | 8:28 AM C |
| 9:42 AM C | Burlington IA• | 9:42 AM C |
| 10:28 AM C | Burlington Depot Galesburg IL• |
10:33 AM C |
| 10:59 AM C | Kewanee IL | 10:59 AM C |
| 11:37 AM C | Mendota IL• | 11:37 AM C |
| 12:15 PM C | Aurora IL• | 12:15 PM C |
| 1:00 PM C | Chicago IL• |
