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The $1 million train that tried to outsmart time - now failed completely

In the 1930s, one train promised to redefine the future. The Commodore Vanderbilt was sleek, futuristic, and designed to look like nothing before it. Inside, it offered luxury, speed, and a glimpse of ...
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The 1934 train that promised a new era

In 1934, the New York Central unveiled a gleaming silver locomotive that looked like it belonged in the future. The Commodore Vanderbilt was a streamlined Art Deco masterpiece — recessed lighting, ...