The Art of the Streamliner

[rickpaulos]

Got a copy of this book by  Bob Johnston and Joe Welch with Mike Schafer.  Published in 2001 so used copys are available for cheap.  Pretty cool trains from the Art Deco period and lots of great photos.

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[Rhacopilot]

We're trying to base our skoolie build like a train concept. A side aisle, trying to figure a convertible night/day sleeper-car-style configuration so we can comfortably house us as a married couple and also our best friend/coworker. I absolutely love seeing the pullman cars and glamorous photos of travel from the olden days.

I don't know if it would be in there, are there any photos of the Orange Blossom Special? 1925-1953

[JeffC]

There's a Schwinn head badge with the CB&Q Zephyr on it.

[JeffC]

There is still two surviving Aero train from the 1950's. One in Wisconsin and the other in Missouri





Disneyland had their own version of the Aerotrain called the Viewliner. It only ran for two years in the late 50's

[rickpaulos]

We're trying to base our skoolie build like a train concept. A side aisle, trying to figure a convertible night/day sleeper-car-style configuration so we can comfortably house us as a married couple and also our best friend/coworker. I absolutely love seeing the pullman cars and glamorous photos of travel from the olden days.

I don't know if it would be in there, are there any photos of the Orange Blossom Special? 1925-1953

There is a chapter "Sunbelt Streamlining" that shows some of the trains between NY & Fl operated by the Sea Board Air Line.  They mention the Orange Blossom Special but show other named Streamliners and some interior photos.  It's just bizarre the interior shots show just a few middle aged people with their backs to any windows.  No crowds. One photo s a guy smoking a cigar, a lady picking her zits and another reading.

[Rhacopilot]

Aww