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- Type:
- NRPC Form
- Date Created:
- August 1976
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Amfleet passenger survey, 1976.
Two-color printed paper passenger survey issued for use in August 1976 to evaluate the new Amfleet cars. From the Ann Owens Collection. This passenger survey asks typical questions to evaluate the single-level Amfleet equipment that first entered service in 1975: "What do you like best about this Amfleet train? Did you decide to ride the train on this trip because of the new Amfleet equipment? How do you like Amfleet compared to other trains?"
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Beverage list, 1970s.
Multi-color printed paper beverage list dating to the early 1970s; from the Ann Owens Collection. The cover depicts two hands toasting with drinks while a sleek train glides by on the bottom edge. According to the list, passengers could partake of cocktails ($1.35), highballs ($1.35), cordials, soda ($0.30) and beer ($0.60-$0.75). "Our special AMTRAK Almonds will be offered with each drink served."
- Type:
- Invitation
- Date Created:
- May 11, 1990
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Carolinian inaugural invitation, 1990.
Multi-color printed paper invitation with envelope and RSVP card issued for the inauguration of the Carolinian (New York-Charlotte). From the Ann Owens Collection. Through the financial support of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the current version of the Carolinian launched with an inaugural run on May 11, 1990. Although the train ran between Charlotte and New York, it was paired with the Palmetto (New York-Jacksonville, Fla.) between Rocky Mount, N.C.
and New York City. In 1991, the Carolinian began
traveling the entire New York-Charlotte route as
a separate train.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- September 1974
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Sales meetings and incentive travel brochure, 1974.
Printed paper brochure with black and white photographs issued in September 1974 to promote travel aboard Amtrak for group meetings and employee incentive programs. From the Ann Owens Collection. Reasons to choose Amtrak include access to top-rate resorts and cities, convenient midtown-to-midtown service and on-board amenities such as fine dining opportunities, the relaxed social atmosphere of the lounge car and a variety of private accommodations.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- March 6, 2013
- Geography:
- California
- Decade:
- 1990s
Coast Starlight brochure, 1990s.
Multi-color printed paper booklet with photographs. From the Ann Owens Collection; dates to the 1990s or later. Brochure describes accommodations and amenities available aboard the Coast Starlight, such as wine tastings, as well as the diverse landscapes through which the route passes. "Turn yourself over to the ultimate off-road adventure...The Coast Starlight offers a break from reality...Breathe."
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Archived:
- March 6, 2013
- Geography:
- Midwest
- Decade:
- 1990s
Texas Eagle route guide.
Multi-color printed paper route guide issued in the 1990s for the daily Texas Eagle (Chicago-San Antonio; tri-weekly to Los Angeles). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route; overview of crew members and on-board accommodations; and photo tips. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Created:
- 2000
- Date Archived:
- March 6, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 2000s
Southwest Chief route guide, 2000.
Multi-color printed paper route guide issued in 2000 for the daily Southwest Chief (Chicago-Los Angeles). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as an overview of crew members and on-board accommodations. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- March 6, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited amid Louisiana wetlands.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- March 6, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited near Crescent City, Fla.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
- Type:
- Timetable
- Date Created:
- July 3, 1986
- Date Archived:
- March 6, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
Metroliner and Cape Codder timetable, 1986.
Multi-color printed paper timetable issued July 3, 1986 for the high-speed Metroliner (Washington-New York/New Haven) and the new Cape Codder (New York-Hyannis), a summer weekend service carrying passengers to central Cape Cod. From the Ann Owens Collection. At Hyannis, passengers could catch the ferry to Nantucket. Partially financed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Cape Codder ran from 1986 until 1996.
