Named Trains: #18 – Alouette

#18 – Alouette

Railroad(s): Boston & Maine 

Operated: ? – 1965

Route(s): Montreal – Boston

Surprisingly, we're nearly halfway through our list and have only had one train named after an animal (the Little Bear) and none named after a bird, in particular. Considering than animals of all kinds – but especially birds (Falcons, Eagles, Cardinals, Larks of various kinds) – were exceedingly common in train names throughout history, this had to change. Well, technically, the Alouette is a lark in french, which serves as nice background for a train serving Montreal since the French folk song of the same name carries special significance in Quebec. The city's Canadian Football League team is even known as the Alouettes. The Boston & Maine aptly captured the cultural relevance of the region while also signifying the graceful nature of the train itself.

NOTE: the Boston & Maine is also the first railroad to appear twice on this list besides Amtrak.

#19 – Coast Starlight
#20 – Broadway Limited
#21 – Scout
#22 – Gulf Coast Rebel
#23 – Acadian
#24 – Azalean
#25 – Mark Twain Zephyr
#26 – Little Bear
#27 – Land O'Corn
#28 – Minute Man
#29 – Fast Mail
#30 – Lake Shore Limited

#31 – Comet