The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1866-05-09
from The Western Railroad Gazette.
Chicago to Cleveland and RnNAIe.
Through to Cleveland Without Change -
Cars-1he New Route via Crestl,ne.

Through 10 Cleveland without Cha,,a -
Cars-1he New Route via Crestl,ne.
This new line established BY the Pits.
burg Fl. Wayne and Chicago Railroad
Company is already formidable competi.
tor for public patronage and favor with
the older and longer route ria Toledo
Passengers and shippers in this city and
the northwest are beginning to appreciate
the excellent facilities and inducements it
offers. Tickets are sold at all important
points in the northwest, and baggage check
ed through to Cleveland, Buffalo or any
Eastern point by the Crestline route. The
trains leave promptly from the West Side
Union Depot going through on time, while
the stations where meals are taken, are
located at points best adapted to secure
comfort, health and enjoymen. to the
traveller.
At Erie, Dunkirk and Buffalo, direct
connections are made with the Now York
Central, the "broad guage" Erie snd
Philadelphia and Erie railways for all
points East.
Like many other prevalent opinions
which have no foundation in truth, it il
generally supposed that the route BY
Crestline is the longest. This mistake 10
readily corrected BY reference to the fg-
ures given in Appleton's Railway Guide
and obtained from official sources. They
are as follows:
ROUTE VIA TOLEDO.
Chicago 10 observation-disclosures. miIse
cleveland TO buffalo,. .............-....-.....l83
Aos@A miles
ROUTE VIA cREsTL1NE.
Chicago to miles
Cleveland to Buffalo. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Total Distance. 81 miles
The distance then as shown by the
above figures which cannot be contro-
verted, is actually less by three miles BY
the Pittsburg and Fit. Wayne route by way
Of Crestline than that ria Toledo.
Not only is the track Of this line in the
best possible repair but the cars are Of
the most comfortable and luxurious in the
country. The sleeping cars are distin-
guished in an especial manner for their
beauty, elegance, strength, convenience,
and the careful attention constantly given
to keep them in perfectly sweet and
clean condition. They are all built by the
Central Transportation Company Of Phil
adelphia, and are perfectly palatial in
their appointments.
The new hotel at Crestline, the econ
tinental" (the principal " meal" depot on
the route has just been completed by the
Company at an expense Of over One Hun
dred thousand dollars. II can handsomely
accommodate 800 guests, and its break
fasts, dinners and suppers have already
become famous with all who know what
good fare and a plenty Of it, and ample time
to eatit, means.
Finally, the route ria Crestline to Cleve-
land and Buffalo is First Glass in every
respect. 1t is shorter and quicker than
any other, and its excellent track, splen-
did cars and sleeping coaches, affable and
obliging conductors and attractive dining
halls constitute such elements Of popular.
ity as few who consult comfort and speed
in travelling are able to resist. The traffic
in freight and passengers by the Crestline
route is rapidly increasing and according
to present indications, it will soon be the
popular line Of transit between Chicago,
Cleveland and Buffalo.
Since the above was in type, the Pitts
burgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad
Company have carried into effect q new
arrangement which will be Of great con-
venience to the travelling public. They
now run ALL TRAINS from Chicago to Cleve-
land through without change Of cars The
increase Of travel on this short line route
has already been much larger than WAS
anticipated, and fully justi6es the man
agement in sparing no effort that may
contribute to the comfort and convenience
Of their patrons and friends.
The Crestline route is growing in public
favor daily, and passengers for Cleveland
who have tried it, acknowledge it to bs
fully equal, and in many important re-
spects superior to any competing line run
ming East from Chicago.