Ames to Omaha
This page is part of Henry’s USA Rail Trip.
Forward – Omaha to Denver … coming soon …
Saturday August 30th 1958
Left Ames on the 4.15 train after calling at the Post Office for Dad’s letter (if sent): it wasn’t there, and any post from Ames will be sent on to General Delivery, Los Angeles, California – it’s not much use cutting this too fine and suggesting addresses at intermediate places; this will be for mail to arrive on or before 10th Sept.
The train from Ames was well over an hour late, due to some freight train having stopped on the line. The section between Chicago and Omaha on the Chicago and North Western has automatic train control – we had slowed down for some time before stopping, and finally drew up just behind the freight. Some electrical warning system is, I believe, involved.
Before I forget it – the commonest wayside wild flower over much of the route I’ve so far seen is the Golden Rod!
Henry travelled from Ames to Omaha on “The Omahan” train on the Chicago and North Western Railway. Below are the front and back covers of his timetable – more wonderful 1950s artwork – and the timetable page showing Henry’s train (outlined in red).
Forward – Omaha to Denver … coming soon …