Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad,
Num 8
The Zephyr Rocket
(Southbound)
The Zephyr Rocket
(Southbound)
Streamliner
Burlington IA to St Louis MO
217 miles. 6 hrs 00 min.
Through Service
from: Minneapolis-St Paul via Rock Island No 62
Amenities ...
Sleeper Cars available. Dining Car.Launched January 7, 1941. By the 50s, this train was upgraded to a streamliner, including an Observation-Lounge Car, Sleeping Cars, Dining Car, and Reclining Seat Coaches.
| Arrives | Connecting Cities | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| - - - | Burlington IA• | 1:35 AM C |
| 2:05 AM C | Fort Madison IA• | 2:05 AM C |
| 2:45 AM C | Keokuk IA• | 2:45 AM C |
| 3:21 AM C | LaGrange MO | 3:21 AM C |
| 3:49 AM C | Quincy IL• | 3:49 AM C |
| 4:20 AM C | Hannibal MO• | 4:30 AM C |
| 5:15 AM C | Louisiana MO• | 5:15 AM C |
| 5:30 AM C | Clarksville MO• | 5:30 AM C |
| 6:14 AM C | Old Monroe MO | 6:14 AM C |
| 6:51 AM C | West Alton MO | 6:51 AM C |
| 7:35 AM C | Union Station Saint Louis MO• |
