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The Thoroughbred was a streamlined passenger train operated by the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway (Monon) between Chicago, Illinois and Louisville, Kentucky via Monon, Indiana. It operated from 1948 to 1967. The Thoroughbred was the last passenger train operated by the Monon.
The Monon was merged into the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in 1971, and much of the former Monon right of way is owned today by CSX Transportation. [1] In 1970, it operated 540 miles (870 km) of road on 792 miles (1,275 km) of track; that year it reported 1320 million ton-miles of revenue freight and zero passenger-miles.
Predecessors of the Monon Railroad (1 P) Pages in category "Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
Thoroughbred: Monon Railroad: Chicago, Illinois–Louisville, Kentucky [1950] 1948;1967 Three Rivers: Amtrak: New York, New York–Chicago, Illinois [1999] 1995;2005 Through Mail: Illinois Central Railroad: Chicago, Illinois–New Orleans, Louisiana [1915] 1915–1921 Tidewater: Seaboard Air Line Railroad: Jacksonville, Florida–Portsmouth ...
The Monon Railroad ran the Hoosier daily between Chicago and Indianapolis. With the creation of Amtrak, riders were served by the South Wind and the George Washington/James Whitcomb Riley . [ 3 ] [ page needed ] However, with Penn Central 's financial instability, track maintenance in the Midwest suffered.
This historic railroad loop, built in the mid-1800s, winds through the Allegheny Mountains amid stunning views of vibrant autumn colors. As you round the famous curve, you'll feel surrounded by ...
RIDE THE RAILS: 12 best Amtrak vacations and scenic train rides in North America The Green Mountain State is known for its autumn displays with oak, maple, and ash trees exploding in rainbow pops ...
The Monon trackage was eventually removed and turned into the Monon Trail. Alongside ITM's attempt to save the Monon railroad, the museum also attempted to save and acquire the former Midland Railway trackage. [16] However, this plan did not proceed. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the museum considered moving to a new location.