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| Chicago in 1936 (colorization by Patty Allison) |
In the post-Depression era the New York Central Railroad was hesitant to spend millions on a style that was still under development and unproven. So the Mercury was built from scratch using older, heavyweight cars and locomotives already in service. However they hired noted industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss to provide character and some Art Deco flare.
The interiors were posh and stylish as these images from Wikipedia attest:
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| Diner |
The train proved a great success with the public. The first Mercury, operating between Cleveland and Detroit, was introduced in 1936.The Chicago Mercury, between Chicago and Detroit, and the Cincinnati Mercury, between Cincinnati and Detroit, followed. The Mercurys lasted until the 1950s, with the final survivor, the original Cleveland Mercury, making its last run on July 11, 1959.
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