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- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- February 12, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited along the Gulf of Mexico.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- February 12, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited along the shore of Escambia Bay.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
- Type:
- Ephemera
- Date Created:
- 1978
- Date Archived:
- February 11, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1970s
On the Twentieth Century napkin, 1978.
Paper cocktail napkin printed with artwork from On the Twentieth Century, a Broadway musical used to promote travel on the Lake Shore Limited. From the Ann Owens Collection, 1978.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- January 30, 2013
- Geography:
- Midwest
- Decade:
- 1980s
"Amtrak's Cardinal Country" brochure, 1980s.
Multi-color printed paper brochure for the Cardinal, c. 1982-1986. From the Ann Owens Collection. The Cardinal (Washington-Chicago) gained its current name in 1977 in recognition of the state bird of the six states through which it runs. From 1982 until 1986, the Cardinal was routed through Muncie and Hammond-Whiting, Ind., both of which are highlighted on the brochure's map.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- 1991
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1990s
Keystone Classic Club brochure, 1991.
Multi-color printed paper brochure promoting the Keystone Classic Club, a first-class, luxury service introduced in August 1991 on the Pennsylvanian (New York-Pittsburgh). From the Ann Owens Collection. According to an ad in the National Timetable released on October 27, 1991, "A unique and memorable experience awaits ten passengers on each trip...revel in the comfort of our parlor, dining area, library and smoking room." The Club used a refurbished, vintage 1954 rail car.
- Type:
- Flyer
- Date Created:
- 1986
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1980s
Auto Train flyer, 1986.
Multi-color printed paper flyer issued in 1986 to promote the Auto Train (Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla.). Flyer includes sample summer fares and describes the advantages of "a welcome alternative to 900 miles of tiresome driving." From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- December 1975
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Week of Wheels in Florida" brochure, 1975.
Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in December 1975; from the Ann Owens Collection. The "Week of Wheels" promotion-or WOW-included round-trip train fare to various destinations within Florida coupled with a car upon one's arrival. According to this version of the brochure, "3 full round-trip Week-of-Wheels fares [gets you] a Plymouth Duster."
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- 1975
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
Villa Vacation brochure, 1975.
Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in late 1974/early 1975 to advertise "Villa Vacation" packages in Florida. This travel package combined Amtrak travel with overnight stays: "Why settle for the confinement of four walls...when you can relax in the spacious leisure...of our vacation villa chalets." From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- September 1976
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
USA RAIL Pass brochure, 1976.
Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in September 1976 to promote the USA RAIL Pass; includes numerous photographs and a large route map. From the Ann Owens Collection. Modeled on the EURAIL Pass, the USA 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.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 2008
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- California
- Decade:
- 2000s
Amtrak California brochure, 2008.
Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in October 2008; it describes Amtrak California services including rail routes and Amtrak Thruway bus connections. Brochure includes map depicting Amtrak long-distance routes, state-supported corridors (Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner and San Joaquin) and Thruway bus routes. From the Ann Owens Collection.
