1952
74 years ago
RetirementUnited States
Broadway Limited Ends All-Pullman Service
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York to Chicago
April 28, 1952
Summary
The Pennsylvania Railroad's famous Broadway Limited ended its all-Pullman sleeping car service, marking the decline of luxury rail travel.
Full Story
On this day, the Pennsylvania Railroad's Broadway Limited made its final run as an all-Pullman sleeping car train.
**The Broadway Limited:**
- Launched in 1912 as PRR's flagship New York to Chicago service
- Known as "The Standard Railroad of the World"
- Competed directly with NYC's 20th Century Limited
- Featured luxurious amenities: observation cars, fine dining, barber shops
**Why the Change:**
- Post-WWII automobile ownership surge
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Quick Facts
- Date
- April 28, 1952
- Event Type
- Retirement
- Country
- United States
- Years Ago
- 74
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