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Lone Star (passenger train)

Lone Star
THE LONE STAR (TRAIN ^15) IS SHOWN FROM THE AIR AS IT PASSES A TYPICAL RURAL OKLAHOMA CROSSING BETWEEN GUTHRIE AND... - NARA - 556029.jpg
A southbound Lone Star between Guthrie and Norman, Oklahoma, in 1974.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Predecessor Texas Chief
First service May 19, 1974
Last service October 8, 1979
Former operator(s) Amtrak
Route
Start Chicago, Illinois
End Houston, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Distance travelled 1,368 mi (2,201.58 km)
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 15,16
Technical
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Track owner(s) ATSF