DeRouin. Chicago Union Station was the cornerstone of Midwestern passenger service for over a century, and this book traces its evolution from the mid 1800s up to Amtrak's inception in 1971. You'll learn how railroads moved cars through the yards, see the mail and baggage process, and get a comprehensive look at how passenger operations took place and what affect they had on the public. 96 pgs., 150 color and B&W photos, 8½"x 11", sfbd. #0R02066