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f/Jwaen EL CAPITAND eluxe, All-Coach-Fare StreamlinerfotttanA al eawunnyAa,;el'd y;tecde4t daiU . ·santaFeEl Capitall travels the route of the Super Chief and Chief

EL CAPITAN is more than a train- it is a style of travel! For thispopular streamliner is devotedexclusively to serving economyminded coach-fare travelers.Here is a streamliner that savesyou dollars- but that isn't all.El Capitan saves time as well,for its 39%-hour schedule equalsthe time of the fastest de luxestreamliners between Chicagoand Los Angeles . It travels theroute of the famous Super Chiefand The Chief.You will delight in the comforts of the roomy chair carswith their specially designedchairs that have a handy pullout leg rest. You will also enjoynew travel pleasures in the spacious lounge car and modernlunch-counter diners serving fa mous Fred Harvey food.The newest travel innovationsare yours aboard El Capitan. Increased insulation and side-sway

stabilizers on the new cars provide a quieter, smoother ride;and through the non-foggingwindows you can enjoy a clearview of the historic Santa Feroute through the scenic Southwest. Electronic equipment in allcars brings special programs ofmusical recordings and radio foryour listening pleasure.Try this modern streamlineron your next trip to or fromCalifornia. We believe you willagree with the thousands oftravelers who exclaim- " El Capiran- there's nothin' like it inrailroadin' !"General Passenger Traffic ManagerSanra Fe System Lines

Ah-h-h, what comfort!The new Ride Master seat reclined tofull position, with leg rest extended ,providing a luxury of comfort.

The Ride Master seats aboardE l Capitan provide every featurefor restful travel, day and night.Built with foam-rubber cushions, the seats are molded tobody measurements for greaterriding comfort.The leg rests are convenientlybuilt under the seats and canreadily be pulled out whenneeded for use in reclining orsltung pos1t10n.Upholstered armrests contain:finger-tip controls that releaseback of seat to three different reclining positions, and at your:finger tips you will also :find anash tray built into the seat.Of course, all seats aboard ElCapitan are reserved in advanceto assure you a carefree trip.

Roomy,comfortable chair carsWith only 44 seats instead of theusual 52, El Capitan chair cars havemore room for you to stretch out andrelax .

From the moment you stepinto your El Capitan car you become a ware of the skillful designing and planning of thismodern streamliner.The roominess of the chair carshas been made possible by reducing the seating capacity to givemore floor space around each seat.You will like the colorful decorations, from the soft carpetedfloors to the pastel-tone wallsand ceiling, accented by soft indirect lighting. There is also adirect light over each seat, andfor your added enjoyment specialprograms of musical recordingsand radio are sofd y playedthroughout each car .Wide overhead racks are handyfor light hand luggage, and thereis additional luggage space atthe end of the cars.T here's room enough between seats to set upa folding table /o r writing or a card game.

"'Meet mein the lounge carJJAll passengers on El Capitan canenjoy this friendly, colorful loungecar, which is a popular meeting placefor refreshments and relaxation.

e At the center ofEl Capitan youwill find a colorful full-lengthloun ge car that provides a gaymeeting place for all travelersaboard this fri endly streamliner.This spacious lounge has a variety of comfortable chairs, divans ,tables,and seat tables placedfor individual relaxation, fri end1y conversation, a lively bridgeor gin-rummy game, or for refreshments served from the bar.The lounge car also has a writin g desk stocked with distinctivestationery, and a selection of current periodicals.Soft music of special recordings adds to the cheery atmosphere of El Capitan lounge.Many travelers prefer El Capitan becatiJe of thegay spirit of friendliness that prevails amongall passengers that ride this popular streamliner.

El Capitan arriving Albuquerque

Dining as you like it!For a leisurel y meal at snowy toppedtables, passengers can relax in thedining section of El Capitan's lunchcounter diner .

IL Aboard El Capitan economyprevails , and the dining car service is designed to provide mealsin a new, modern manner.In the colorful lunch-counterdiner you can enjoy a full coursemeal in the comfortable diningroom section, or a quick "bite"at the lunch counter. For eitherservice you will be pleased withthe moderately priced menu.Of course, Santa Fe dining service features Fred Harvey meals ,served while you enjoy specialprograms of recorded music .Whether you choose a full cotme meal or a quick·'bite," you will find that the lunch cotmter provides a convenie/11, comfortable dining service.

For the ladies .There is a lounge-dressing roomfor ladies conveniently located at theend of each El Capitan chair car.

The lounge-dressing rooms forladies in El Capitan chair carsare practically boudoirs onwh eels .Each of these spacwus roomshas large mirrors ( and plentyof them), dressing tables, shelves,and lounge seats , as well as boudoir chairs.There are many other conveniences that will please the ladiesin these comfortable rooms thatare conveniently located at theend of each El Capitan chair car .Comfortable, carefree clothes are the vog11e of ladytravelers on El Capitan, and with the spaciousdressing rooms you can change as often as you like.

I.JFor men only . .There's a roomy lounge-dressingroom for men located at the end ofeach El Capitan chair car.

In the men's lounge-dressingrooms in El Capitan chair carsare deep divans and other conveniences that men like in aroom of this type.The washstands are large andsturdy, with fixtures handy andeasily workable. The mirrorsare in the right places, and thelighting has been well planned.Roomy and cleanly decorated,these lounge-dressing rooms havemany modern conveniences, including sufficient connections tokeep all electric-shavers happy.Businemnen like El Capitan became itsschedule takes only one business day betweenChicago and L os Angeles, and the economicalcoach f ares permit them to make f requenttrips on limited expense accounts.

You'll likethe Courier-NurseThe Courier-Nurse on El Capitanis a registered nurse attending allpassengers requiring her capableand friendly service.

This friendly young womanaboard El Capitan is a capable,registered nurse.Her duties are to lend a helping hand to mothers travelingwith babies and children, to aidthe sick and aged , and to assist alltravelers requiring her servic es.Besides her professional abilitythe Courier-Nurse can bring tointerested travelers a personalknowledge of scenes along theroute of El Capitan, for she hasvisited the many scenic attractions in the colorful Santa FeSouthwest.Passengers catch a glimpse of the color/ttlIndians of the Southwest when El Capitanmakes its brief stop at Albuqmrque.

A11 who use EL CAPITAN rece1ve the samefine service and pay the same fare betweenany two given points-which is the verylowest existing coach fare plus a small extrafare that amounts to but 5 ( plus federa ltax) between Chicago and California, andless for shorter distances.EL CAPITAND aily ScheduleIf/esthoundEastboundLv Chi cago ( CST).545pmL v Joliet .*6.35 pmL v Srrearor. . *7.20 pmL v Chillicothe . . . *7 .55 pmL v Galesburg . *840 pmL v Forr Madison .9.35 pmArKansas Cirv .1.05 amL v Kansas Ciry .1.15 am4.15 amLv Newron .Lv Hurch inson .*4.48 amL v Dodge Cirv ( MST). 5.32 am8.22 amL v Laj unra .L v Trinidad .*9.39 amL v Raron .10.38 am12.26 pmLv Las Vegas .Lv Lam y .*2. 15 pmL v Albuquerque .3.4SpmL v Gallup .6.10 pmLv Winslow8.02 pmAr Willi ams .*9.47 pmAr Ash Fork .*10.32 pmLv Seligman .11.10 pmAr Needles ( PST) . 12.31 amAr Barsrow.3.25 amAr San Bernardino.5.30 amAr Pomona*6.00 amAr Pasadena .6.42 amAr Los Angeles .7.15 amL,· San Diego ( No. 71 ). 7.30 amAr Los Angeles .J 0.30 amLv Bars row ( No. 23-61 ) 6.20 am5.00 pmAr Oakland .Ar San Franci sco .5.25 pmLv Pasadena ( Bus).Ar Long Beach. . .7.00 am8.15 amL v LosAngeles (No . 72) 8.10 amAr San Diego . . . . . . 10.55 amPrinted in U.S. A.50 13-53Lv Long Beach ( Bus) .11.25 amAr Pasadena .12.30 pmLv Los Angeles ( PST) 1.30 pmL v Pasadena2.00 pmLv Pomona .*2.36 pmLv San Bernardino .3.10 pmLv Barstow .5.05 pmLv Needles7.45 pmL ,· Seligman ( MST). 11.39 pmLv Ash Fork .12.10 amLv William s. *12.55 amL v Winslow .2.35 amL,· Gallup .4.22 amL,· Albuquerque .7.05 amLv Lamv . *8.08 amLv Las Vegas .9.43 amL,· Raron .11.31 amLv Trinidad . *12.30 pmLv La Junta .1.55 pmLv Dodge Citv ( CST) . 5.45 pm. . *7.21 pmLv Hutchinson .L,- Newron .8.05 pmAr Kansas City . . 11.05 pmLv Kansas City . . . . 11.20 pmAr Fore Madison .3.05 amAr Galesburg . . *3.55 amAr Chillicorh e . . . *4.40 amAr Strearor .*5.20 amAr Jolier .*6 .10 amAr Chicago .7. 15 am*Conditional srop; consultyour ticker agent for derails.Rand ! :\'allyChicago

SantaFe

EL CAPITAN D eluxe, All-Coach-Fare Streamliner fot ttanA al eawunny Aa,;el'd y;tecde4t daiU ·santaFe . El Capitall travels the route of the Super Chief and Chief . EL CAPITAN is more than a train - it is a style of travel! For this popular streamliner is devoted