It was an express train with limited stops between Chicago and the Twin Cities. The "400" ran from 1935 to 1963 on the Chicago to Twin Cities route. The C&NW later named their other …

CNW’s most famous train was the Twin Cities 400, introduced in 1935 and named because it travelled the 400 miles in 400 minutes, about 6 ½ hours. It was the fastest railroad on that …

Oct 24, 2022 · Diesel-powered Chicago and North Western 400 trains arrived in 1939. The name had become so famous that C&NW added “400” to the names of most of its other long …

Chicago-Ishpeming, MI (the Peninsula 400 as well as the Sunday-only, northbound Valley 400 and companion southbound Shoreland 400 that only went as far as Menominee, MI). Click …

The Peninsula 400 was a daily express passenger train operated by the Chicago and North Western Railway between Chicago and Ishpeming, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It operated …

The Chicago & North Western 400 Series Trains were named for the concept of a 400 mile trip in 400 minutes, with one of the most well-known examples being the Twin Cities 400 between …

Feb 24, 2025 · The first train of the railroad’s famous passenger fleet was simply known as 400 but later changed to Twin Cities 400, a train that connected Chicago with Minneapolis. The …

Chicago and North Western’s modern, sleek, and fast rail line began with a conventional steam-powered train dubbed the “400” and named after its ambitious schedule: ‘400 miles in 400 …

Nov 7, 2024 · The Flambeau 400 was a late addition to the C&NW's fleet, inaugurated in 1950 between Ashland and Chicago. It was discontinued in early 1971.

CNW executive F units 400 and 401 in Zito yellow (aka Pantone 102C) at CNWs yard in Madison, IL. Taken in July 1984. The executive F units were not seen much in Madison, IL.