Columbian (Milwaukee Road train)
The Columbian in 1927 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| First service | May 29, 1911 1947 |
| Last service | 1930 January 21, 1955 |
| Former operator(s) | Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad |
| Route | |
| Termini | Chicago, Illinois Seattle, Washington or Tacoma, Washington |
| Distance travelled | 2,189 miles (3,523 km) (Chicago-Seattle), 2,207 miles (3,552 km) (Chicago-Tacoma) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 17/18 |
The Columbian was a named passenger train operated by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad ("the Milwaukee Road") between Chicago, Illinois, and Seattle/Tacoma, Washington. The westbound train was Milwaukee Road train #17, and the eastbound train was train #18. It was launched on Monday, May 29, 1911. The same day, the faster, limited-stop and more luxurious Olympian also launched. These were the first passenger trains to take advantage of the Milwaukee Road Pacific Extension, which had opened to freight in 1909.