Burlington Zephyr

The first streamline train in America in regular service

May 26, 1934 - Non-stop run Denver to Chicago

1015.4 miles in 13 hours, 5 minutes

Average speed 77.6 - Maximum speed 112.5 miles an hour

July 3, 1934 - Near Otis, Colorado 10 miles at average speed 107.25 miles an hour

November 11, 1934 - Began daily service between Lincoln-Omaha and Kansas City

Submitted by: Stephen Sostaric

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