The view of this dark day for the Museum of Science and Industry,
the legacy of Julius Rosenwald, and the people of Chicago,
The Future is Still Silver and Black will be completely black today.

As we continue into the future, we build upon the past.
We do not overwrite it.

Service will resume tomorrow.

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Books and Magazines

Byron, Carl R. and Robert W. Rediske. The Pioneer Zephyr: America's First Diesel-Electric Stainless Steel Streamliner. Heimburger House Pub. Co., 2005.

Gallery, Daniel V. Twenty Million Tons Under the Sea. Bluejacket Books, 2001.

Goebeler, Hans with Vanzo, John. Steel Boat, Iron Hearts: A U-Boat Crewman's Life Aboard U-505. Savas Beatie, LLC., 2008.

Heier, Greg and Jyoce. Illinois Railway Museum: A Museum in Motion. Morning Sun Books, Inc., 2021.

Isaacs, Aaron. Illinois Railway Museum In Color. Morning Sun Books, Inc., 2021.

Kelly, John. Burlington Zephyrs Photo Archive: America's Distinctive Trains. Enthusiast Books, 2004.

Kogan, Herman. A Continuing Marvel: The Story of the Museum of Science and Industry. Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1973.

Reisdorff, James J. and Michael M. Bartels. The Pioneer Zephyr: Silver Streak Across Nebraska. South Platte Press, 2021.

Schultz, John W. “An E5 Homage.” Burlington Bulletin No. 57, May 2019.

Schultz, John W. “Trains of the Gods and Goddesses.” Burlington Bulletin No. 22, Dec. 1990.

Souter, Gerry. Burlington Zephyrs. Specialty Press Publishers and Wholesalers, 2005.

Wagner Jr., F. Hol, editor. “9900.” Burlington Bulletin No. 43, Nov. 2004.

Wagner Jr., F. Hol, editor. “Æolus.” Burlington Bulletin No. 14, May 2019.

Wagner Jr., F. Hol, editor. “Shovelnoses.” Burlington Bulletin No. 13, 1984.

Wise Jr., James E. U-505: The Final Journey. Naval Institute Press, 2019.

Zimmerman, Karl. Burlington's Zephyrs. MCI Publishing Company, 2004.

Illinois Railway Museum Activity & Coloring Book. Positive Publishing, Inc., 2011.

Articles

Hansen, Zenon. "Zephyr 9900 at Fifty." Passenger Train Journal, vol. 15, no. 5, May 1984, pp. 30 - 36.

McGonigal, Robert S. "Silver Survivor." TRAINS Magazine, vol. 55, no. 5, May 1995, pp. 30 - 37.

Thayer, Marshall. “Wind from the West - Pioneer!” Railroad Model Craftsman, vol. 39, no. 9, February 1984, pp. 24 - 29.

Thayer, Marshall. “Plans for CB&Q Zephyr Car 500.” Railroad Model Craftsman, vol. 39, no. 10, March 1984, pp. 20 - 25.

Newsletters

"Rail & Wire.” Issue 34. Jun. 1965.

“Rail & Wire.” Issue 54. Jan. 1969.

“Rail & Wire.” Issue 59. Oct. 1969.

“Rail & Wire.” Issue 73. Jun. 1972.

“Rail & Wire.” Issue 75. Dec. 1972.

“Rail & Wire.” Issue 84. Jan. 1976.

“Rail & Wire.” Issue 153. May. 1995.

“Rail & Wire.” Issue 154. Jul. 1995.