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The Amtrak Floridian passenger train that operated between Chicago, Illinois and Miami, Florida ceased operation in 1979. It was the last passenger train that serviced Louisville. Kentucky as well. These photographs document the final days for the workers in the Chicago Yards, the Amtrak employees aboard the train, an engineer,, W.C. Roddy, that drove the train between Louisville and Bowling Green, KY and the passengers who enjoyed riding the rails.

Pictured: Henry LaSane, Amtrak porter, footstool in hand swings aboard the train as it begins to depart Wildwood, Florida. On the platform Amtrak agents help a woman with her ticket.
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Jay Mather
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The AMTRAK Floridian
The Amtrak Floridian passenger train that operated between Chicago, Illinois and Miami, Florida ceased operation in 1979. It was the last passenger train that serviced Louisville. Kentucky as well. These photographs document the final days for the workers in the Chicago Yards, the Amtrak employees aboard the train, an engineer,, W.C. Roddy, that drove the train between Louisville and Bowling Green, KY and the passengers who enjoyed riding the rails.<br /> <br /> Pictured: Henry LaSane, Amtrak porter, footstool in hand swings aboard the train as it begins to depart Wildwood, Florida. On the platform Amtrak agents help a woman with her ticket.