The CB&Q General Pershing Zephyr w/ the Chicago Midland 2-8-2 "Mikado Type" 551 in the background.
A rather dramatic contrast in styles showing the original steam engine that the American railroad was built on and the sleek streamliners which replaced them.
CB&Q 9908 “SILVER CHARGER” EMD/ D 1,000 hp Baggage space at rear end A1A-2 Date Built: 1939
CI&M 551 Model: Steam 2-8-2 Order #: Serial #: 7330 Frame #: Date Built: 1928 Lineage: Delivered New Notes: Built by Lima