Conveniently placed brass spittoons, embossed with
the Union Pacific logo, encouraged accurate
marksmanship and polite civility. During the cold
months, boots and shoes shuffled and stamped in
the vicinity of the coal-fired stove. Goodhearted
jokes and an occasional blue word or two were but
an indistinguishable hum to the fairer gender's
ears next door. For theirs was an ever-changing
membership; an exclusive Concordia club awaiting
the next train's arrival there in the depot's men's
waiting room...
the levels below will be
recognized with etched name
plates affixed to plaques in the
Men's Waiting Room.
______ $10,000+ Platinum Level Streamliner
______ $5,000+ Gold Level Private Coach
______ $1,000+ Silver Level First Class Suite
______ $500+ Bronze Level First Class Fare
______ $100+ Copper Level Observation Coach