In 1954, Sante Fe introduced three new trains:
The El Capitan. Top economy, new luxuries on the only all-chair streamliner - with only full-length Dome car - between Chicago and Los Angeles.
- No extra fare
- New full-length luxury Domes for more view, more fun in the sun - in air-conditioned comfort
- Indian guide on the train (westbound) through New Mexico
- New budget meals - famous Fred Harvey food. Services for as little as $2.50 a day
- New, modern reclining seats, with full-length leg rests
Courier nurse and all other traditional El Capitan services continued to be featured
The Chief. New money-saving features permit mroe travelers than ever to enjoy the thrill of riding The Chief. New scenery for old-timers - schedule change takes you through the great American Desert in the enchanting glow of late afternoon sun.
- No extra fare
- New, faster 39 1/2 - hour schedule - only one night en route, Chicago to Los Angeles
- New reserved chair car seats in addition to de luxe Pullman accommodations
- Budget meals in new lunch-counter diner - for as little as $2.50 a day - in addition to full-course menus in the main dining car. All Fred Harvey food.
The Super Chief. The glamour, the super-luxury of the world's finest train with the extra fare cut 50%. Exciting new features on the only all-room streamliner, Chicago-Los Angeles.
- An indian guide aboard (eastbound) to point out landmarks of his homeland in New Mexico.
- The smart Turquois Room, for the ultimate in dining pleasures
- Modern, luxurious "Pleasure Dome"
- 39 1/2-hour schedule, Chicago-Los Angeles
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