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- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 1992
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Auto Train brochure, 1992.
Multi-color printed paper brochure with photographs released in October 1992 to promote the Auto Train (Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla.). Aimed at those who prefer "Stargazing in the Dome Lounge instead of staring at white lines," it includes information on fares and on-board amenities. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Ticket
- Date Created:
- October 10, 1980
- Date Archived:
- January 23, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
Ticket for BWI Rail Station dedication, 1980.
Printed paper ticket for use in attending the dedication of the BWI Rail Station, America's first "air-rail-ground transportation complex," on October 23, 1980. From the Ann Owens Collection. Ticket was good for "regular coach transportation" on the Northeast Corridor and was to be collected by the conductor on board the train.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 1980
- Date Archived:
- January 23, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
BWI Rail Station brochure, 1980.
Printed paper brochure describing features of the new BWI Rail Station, America's first "air-rail-ground transportation complex," that opened in October 1980. Brochure includes intercity and commuter rail schedules, map and a line drawing of the new depot. From the Ann Owens Collection. The station allowed easy transfers between air, rail and public transportation services, while also offering ample parking.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 23, 1980
- Date Archived:
- January 23, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
BWI Rail Station dedication booklet, 1980.
Printed paper booklet created for the dedication of the BWI Rail Station on October 23, 1980; from the Ann Owens Collection. Considered the nation's "first intercity air-rail-ground transportation" facility, the station ushered in a new era of intermodal transportation centers by allowing for easy transfers between air, rail and public transportation services, while also offering ample parking. Attendees enjoyed music as well as tours of the station, airport and Baltimore's revitalized Inner Harbor.
- Type:
- Photograph
- Date Created:
- January 1977
- Date Archived:
- January 17, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
Boarding the "Peanut Special" at Plains, Ga.
Black and white photograph from the FY 1977 Amtrak Annual Report, p. 8
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- January 1977
- Date Archived:
- January 17, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Peanut Special" menus, 1977.
Two-color printed paper menus (breakfast, lunch and dinner) created for the special charter train known as the "Peanut Special" that carried supporters of president-elect Jimmy Carter from Plains, Ga. to Washington, D.C. for his 1977 inauguration. The dinner entrees included southern favorites such as baked sugar-cured Georgia ham with orange slices. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- June 19, 1990
- Date Archived:
- January 14, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Auto Train summer fares brochure, 1990.
Multi-color paper brochure released on June 19, 1990 to promote "hot fares, cool savings" for trips aboard the Auto Train (Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla.). Interior features a drawing of the Dome Lounge car that was part of the consist until the introduction of bi-level Superliner equipment in early 1995. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- January 14, 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:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- January 14, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited crossing over Escambia Bay.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- January 14, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited crossing Escambia Bay.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
