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Pioneer Zephyr
All aboard the Pioneer Zephyr!
See the iconic silver train
On May 26, 1934, a gleaming new train named for a Greek god of wind began a nonstop "Dawn to Dusk" speed run from Denver to Chicago. The Zephyr completed the trip in just over 13 hours, ushering in a new height of train travel and style.
What to expect
Explore this record-setting train to learn how its diesel-electric engine, innovative construction and lower center of gravity allowed it to travel faster and more efficiently than steam locomotives. Try out interactive stations demonstrating the physical properties that propelled the Silver Streak into history. The Zephyr will transport you to visit life during the height of rail travel. Whether you're old enough to remember when the Zephyr still rode the rails, or young enough to think your toy train has sprung to life, rediscover the magic of trains while touring an icon of ingenuity and 1930s style. The Pioneer Zephyr exhibit is generously supported by The Grainger Foundation.
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