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1953
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Photographer's stamp on verso: Lawrence S. Williams, Photographer, 411 Maryland Ave., Havertown, PA., Hilltop 6-2263, Neg. #970. Text on inserted sheet with photo: First class luxury in new Burlington coaches for the Kansas City and the American Royal Zephyrs: Reclining rubber-cushioned seats, generously upholstered chair arms, newly designed adjustable leg and foot rests. Rich wall-to-wall carpeting and harmonious color schemes add a final touch to the luxuries built into these Budd stainless steel coaches featured in the Kansas City and American Royal Zephyrs. These brand new wonder trains of the Burlington Railroad start in service between Chicago-Kansas City and St. Joseph Sunday, February 1 on new, faster daytime and overnight schedules.
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