December 5, 1922 The Illinois Central introduces its all-Pullman train, “The Floridian”.
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December 5, 1996 For the last time, Canadian National hauls grain in 12 meter (40 foot) boxcars.
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December 5, 2003 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers votes to merge their union with the Teamsters. The Brotherhood will remain autonomous within the merged union.