The Jeffersonian

The Jeffersonian was an all-coach passenger train operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad between New York City, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis. Inaugurated in 1941, the services equaled that of the Trail Blazer, and it was equipped with modernized coaches, twin diners, and observation cars. In 1948, it was re-equipped with new lightweight cars and given a unique car, a recreation car, complete with a movie theater, game tables, and a playpen for kids. In 1956, the Jeffersonian was discontinued, and its cars went to other trains. Its coaches went to the Indianapolis Limited and Spirit of St. Louis (breaking that train's all-Pullman status). In addition, the General started carrying through cars to Washington, D.C. Its recreation car went to the Penn Texas.[1]

This article is about the train. For the newspaper, see The Daily Jeffersonian.
Jeffersonian
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleNortheastern United States, Midwestern United States
First service1941
Last service1956
Former operator(s)Pennsylvania Railroad
Route
TerminiSt. Louis
Washington, D.C. or
New York City
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

References
  1. Mike Schafer and Joe Welsh, 'Classic American Streamliners,' 1997, pp. 35-36
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