Named passenger trains of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
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The named passenger trains of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF) included some fifty (50) regularly scheduled excursions operated by the company at various times throughout its existence. Named trains were often identified on the Santa Fe via illuminated "drumhead" signs mounted to the end of observation cars. Occasionally, "special" trains (not included in the railroad's regular revenue service lineup) were chartered to make high-profile runs over the company's trackage, usually for publicity purposes.
Notable named passenger trains
The Chief
El Capitan
San Diegan
The San Diegan operated between the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, California from March 27, 1938 to April 30, 1971 when passenger service on the line was taken over by Amtrak.