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U.S.A. Rail Pass flyer, 1979.

Multi-color printed paper flyer issued in 1978/1979 to promote the U.S.A. Rail Pass. From the Ann Owens Collection. Modeled on the EURAIL Pass, the U.S.A. Rail Pass was introduced to the domestic market in 1976. Travelers could take as many coach trips as they wished in the specified time period (14, 21, or 30 days) simply by showing the pass in exchange for a paper ticket.

Passenger service representative and engineer with TurboTrain, 1972.

Color printed photograph from April 1972 used to promote Amtrak as the nation's new and modern intercity passenger rail carrier. In addition to showing off crew uniforms, the image features the experimental high-speed TurboTrain.

"Amtrak's Superliner is Somethin' Special" flyer.

Multi-color printed paper flyer created to promote the new Superliner equipment. Dates between 1979 and the mid-1980s; from the Ann Owens Collection. Built by Pullman-Standard, the bi-level Superliner equipment went into service in 1979 to replace cars inherited from the predecessor railroads. This flyer describes sleeping accommodations and coach comforts such as drop down trays and overhead lighting.

San Francisco Zephyr travel deals flyer, 1977.

Multi-color printed paper flyer issued in September 1977 to promote travel on the San Francisco Zephyr (Chicago-Oakland/San Francisco). From the Ann Owens Collection. Flyer describes excursion tours, group discounts and methods of payment. "See America the way it was meant to be seen...at ground level. The view on the route of the "San Francisco Zephyr" is breathtaking!"

Sunset Limited near Avon Park, Fla.

One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.

Sunset Limited amid Louisiana wetlands.

One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.

Roofline of the Glenwood Springs, Colo. station, 2011.

Color digital photograph of the Glenwood Springs, Colo. station taken on April 4, 2011.

Glenwood Springs, Colo. station detail, 2011.

Color digital photograph of the Glenwood Springs, Colo. station taken on April 15, 2011.

Sunset Limited amid Louisiana wetlands.

One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.

Metrophone flyer, 1978.

Printed paper flyer issued in February 1978 to promote "Metrophone," a group of telephone numbers set aside for the exclusive use of customers calling for Metroliner Service (New York-Washington) reservations and information. From the Ann Owens Collection.