The American Streamliner, Postwar Years by Donald J. Heimburger and Carl R. Byron
When World War II came to an end in 1945, America was on the verge of an
unprecedented economic boom that carried over to its vast rail transportation
system. Railroads placed orders for new streamlined passenger trains.
Passengers wanted new, fashionable trains with sleek cars and locomotives. In
addition, steam was out, diesels were in. Railroads saw good times coming and
they prepared well for them.
