The City of Portland - May, 1936 - Streamliner Schedules

This train, the first overnight long-distance streamliner, established the pattern for the siblings which would follow it into service on the Union Pacific. It had a fixed articulated (and thus unable to be easily changed) consist and as it had no running mate daily service was impossible; the train would "sail" from each of its terminals five times per month. It retained the inwardly sloping sides of its predecessor the M-10000 which were thought to aid in reducing aerodynamic resistance. However, it seems as though this "feature" was unpopular with passengers; by 1938 the following note appears along with the equipment listing for the City of Portland: "Berths in this train are slightly less than standard width and should not be sold for two adults, without explanation." Aerodynamics were all well and good, but passengers wanted comfort above all. This is just one of the areas in which, as the streamliner revolution progressed, the lessons of tradition would trump the notions of innovation.

(Chicago & North Western Notes)

SLEEPING PARLOR DINING AND CHAIR CAR SERVICE—West and Northbound.

No. 1—Streamliner, City of Portland.
Leaves Chicago only on May 3d, 8th, 13th, 22nd and 28th [1936],
thereafter on the 4th, 10th, 16th, 22d and 28th day of each month.
Completely Air-Conditioned.

Chicago to Portland.

8-Section 1-Compartment 1 Double Bedroom Standard Sleeping Cars.

10-Section 1-Compartment 1 Double Bedroom Standard Sleeping Car.

Diner-Lounge Car.

Buffet Coach. (Seats reserved.)

SLEEPING PARLOR DINING AND CHAIR CAR SERVICE—East and Southbound.

No. 2—Streamliner, City of Portland.
Leaves Portland only on May 1st, 6th, 11th, 19th and 25th [1936],
thereafter on the 1st, 7th, 13th, 19th and 25th day of each month.
Completely Air-Conditioned.

Portland to Chicago.

8-Section 1-Compartment 1-Double Bedroom Standard Sleeping Cars.

10-Section 1-Compartment 1-Double Bedroom Standard Sleeping Car.

Diner-Lounge car. (Radio equipped.)

Buffet-Coach. (Seats reserved.)

Note: Tickets sold at special fares for the classes indicated below and free transportation WILL NOT be accepted for passage on the Streamliner Trains 1 and 2, operating between Chicago, Ill. and Portland, Ore.; - Free transportation, caretakers or attendants tickets or contracts, charity tickets, blind and attendant, clergy, D. V. S. or V. A. H. Federal Emergency Relief Administration, C. C. C., Railroad Employees tickets sold at reduced fares, Show scrip, or any other tickets endorsed "Not Good on Streamliner Trains Nos. 1 and 2." Seats reserved.

(Union Pacific Notes)

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

EQUIPMENT
TRAINS NOT SHOWN CARRY NO SLEEPING CARS.

Westbound.

No. 1—STREAMLINER, CITY OF PORTLAND.
Leaves Chicago only on May 3d, 8th, 13th, 22nd and 28th [1936], thereafter dates
from Chicago will be on the 4th, 10th, 16th, 22nd and 28th of each month.
Completely Air-Conditioned.

Diner-Lounge...Serving all meals Chicago to Portland. A la carte service; also club breakfasts, 50c. to $1.00; selected luncheons, 85c. to $1.25; luncheon suggestions, 60c. to 75c.; select dinners, 90c. to $1.35

Standard Sleeping Cars...Chicago to Portland—8-Sections, 1-Compartment, 1-Bedroom (2 cars).

Chicago to Portland—10-Sections, 1-Compartment, 1-Bedroom.

Coach-Buffet...Chicago to Portland (54 reclining seats). Buffet meal service to coach passengers at reasonable prices.

Eastbound.

No. 2—STREAMLINER, CITY OF PORTLAND.
Leaves Portland only on May 1st, 6th, 11th, 19th and 25th [1936], thereafter dates
from Portland will be on the 1st, 7th, 13th, 19th and 25th of each month.
Completely Air-Conditioned.

Diner-Lounge...Serving all meals Portland to Chicago. A la carte service; also club breakfasts, 50c. to $1.00; selected luncheons, 85c. to $1.25; luncheon suggestions, 60c. to 75c.; select dinners, 90c. to $1.35

Standard Sleeping Cars...Portland to Chicago—8-Sections, 1-Compartment, 1-Bedroom (2 cars).

Portland to Chicago—10-Sections, 1-Compartment, 1-Bedroom.

Coach-Buffet...Portland to Chicago (54 reclining seats). Buffet meal service to coach passengers at reasonable prices.

1	Train Number					2
See Note	▼	Miles	(Chicago and North Western)	Services	▲	See Note
6 15P	Dp	0.0	Chicago, IL (North Western Sta.) (CT)	T C	Ar	9 30A
8 27P		138.1	Clinton, IA	T C		7 15A
9 45P		219.4	Cedar Rapids, IA	T C		5 58A
2 15A	Ar	487.9	Omaha, NE	T C	Dp	1 30A
(Union Pacific)
2 25A	Dp	488	Omaha, NE (CT)	T C	Ar	1 20A
5 35A		769	North Platte, NE (MT)	T C		8 10P
9 15A		995	Cheyenne, WY	T C		4 50P
12 27P		1168	Rawlins, WY	T C		1 38P
2 30P		1302	Green River, WY	T C		11 27A
6 54P	Ar	1546	Pocatello, ID	T C	Dp	6 45A
6 59P	Dp	1546	Pocatello, ID	T C	Ar	6 40A
11 02P		1781	Boise, ID	T C		2 48A
12 50A	Ar	1882	Huntington, OR (MT)	T C	Dp	1 10A
11 50P	Dp	1882	Huntington, OR (PT)	T C	Ar	12 10A
3 58A		2056	Pendleton, OR	T C		7 46P
8 00A	Ar	2272	Portland, OR (PT)	T C	Dp	3 45P

From the pages of the Official Guide, May 1936

The Streamliner, City of Portland

Chicago & North Western
Union Pacific Railroad
April, 1936

(Chicago & North Western Notes)

(Union Pacific Notes)

From the pages of the Official Guide, May 1936

The Streamliner, City of Portland

Chicago & North Western Union Pacific Railroad April, 1936

(Chicago & North Western Notes)

(Union Pacific Notes)

Chicago & North Western
Union Pacific Railroad
April, 1936