1951 Builder

This section is a color brochure describing Great Northern's Mid-Century edition (1951) of the Empire Builder.  The 1947 edition of the Builder then became GN's secondary train, The Western Star.

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MID-CENTURY EMPIRE BUILDER

Front and back covers.

Introduction to James J. Hill and brief description of the train.

The Ranch Car

The Dining Car

The Lounge Car

Coaches and Pullmans

Pullman accommodations

Berths and Duplex-Roomettes

Roomettes and Bedrooms

Compartments and Drawing Rooms

Exterior drawing of the train; locomotive cab view and W-class electric

Route map of the Empire Builder; views of the Rockies and Cascades