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Episode 91: Chicago - New York Electric Air Line Railroad

Well There‘s Your Problem

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New York to Chico in Ten Hours for a Ten Dollar Fare

The trains were going to be powered by electric locomotives. They would make the trip from new york to chic go in ten hours for a ten dollar fare. It was about 20 miles longer than the longest journey you can do by rail between aberdeen and penzance.

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