Great Northern Railway Empire Builder Magazine Ad 1960s Train Travel

This vintage print advertisement from the 1960s features the Great Northern Railway and its renowned Empire Builder train service. The ad showcases the luxury and scenic beauty of train travel across America's great northern country. The primary graphics are presented in a triptych style, illustrating various aspects of the journey. The left panel shows a gentleman relaxing in a comfortable coach seat, enjoying the view. The central panel highlights the distinctive yellow and green locomotive, numbered 365-A, traversing a picturesque mountainous landscape, hinting at the grandeur of Glacier National Park. The advertisement emphasizes the unique experience with the slogan, Rediscovered! The carefree way across America's great northern country. Travel relaxed aboard the incomparable Empire Builder and see for yourself what makes Great Northern really great!!! It details the Empire Builder's route between Chicago and Seattle-Portland, mentioning features like sumptuous Pullman space, re-served reclining coach seats, Great Dome cars, and dinner by reservation in the elegant dining car. The ad includes a route map highlighting key stops and the Great Northern Railway logo, urging readers to contact their offices or write to St. Paul, Minnesota, for reservations or information. This piece of ephemera captures the allure of luxury rail travel during the 1960s.