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- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- January 10, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1980s
Teletrak brochure, 1980s.
Two-color printed paper brochure describing Teletrak; dates to the mid-1980s. From the Ann Owens Collection. Teletrak, a computerized telecommunications program, was introduced in September 1984 to ease communication between travel agents and Amtrak sales consultants. With a simple phone call, agents could learn about ticketing, discounts, advertising and other topics.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- January 10, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1990s
Coast Starlight booklet, 1990s.
Multi-color printed paper brochure 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. "The journey begins...long before the first destination is called out by the conductor."
- Type:
- Sales Promotion
- Date Created:
- 1978
- Date Archived:
- January 10, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
"The Great American Rail Sale" booklet, 1978.
Two-color printed paper brochure describing various fares discounts available in 1978. Organized by routes, which include the Colonial (Boston-Newport News), Broadway Limited (New York/Washington-Chicago) and Adirondack (New York-Montréal). From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Created:
- June 1973
- Date Archived:
- January 10, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1970s
Empire Builder route guide, 1973.
Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in June 1973 for the daily Empire Builder (Chicago-Seattle). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a fold-out map. From the Ann Owens Collection. Parts of the route were realigned in the late 1970s and 1980s, and therefore some communities listed in this guide lost service while others gained.
- Type:
- Button
- Date Archived:
- December 28, 2012
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1990s
Pioneer-Wyoming Service button.
Promotional button for the Pioneer (Chicago-Laramie-Seattle). Metal button with pin; measures approximately 2" by 2". Dates to after 1991.
- Type:
- Button
- Date Created:
- 1973
- Date Archived:
- December 28, 2012
- Geography:
- Midwest
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Ride the Turbo!" button, 1973.
Button to announce the introduction of new RTG Turboliner equipment in 1973. Metal button with pin; measures approximately 1 5/8" across.
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Created:
- March 1989
- Date Archived:
- December 21, 2012
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1980s
Southwest Chief route guide, 1989.
Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in March 1989 for the Southwest Chief (Chicago-Los Angeles). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a map. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Ticket Jacket
- Date Created:
- December 1995
- Date Archived:
- December 21, 2012
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1990s
Ticket jacket with mountain view, 1995.
Paper ticket jacket issued in December 1995. Ticket jackets traditionally feature information about refunds, payment methods and sales promotions.
- Type:
- Flyer
- Date Archived:
- December 21, 2012
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1990s
Amtrak's America request card.
Two-sided, mail-in paper flyer used to request an Amtrak's America vacation booklet; dates early 1990s.
- Type:
- Stationery
- Date Archived:
- December 21, 2012
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1980s
Auto Train envelope.
Standard paper envelope with Auto Train logo; dates early 1980s.
