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- Type:
- Photograph
- Date Created:
- November 1981
- Date Archived:
- March 28, 2014
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1980s
Amfleet II coach No. 25004, 1981.
Black and white photograph from November, 1981, showing Amfleet II coach No. 25004.
- Type:
- Photograph
- Date Created:
- November 1984
- Date Archived:
- March 28, 2014
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
Heritage Sleeping car Joseph V. MacDonald, 1984.
Black and white photograph from November, 1984, showing Heritage Sleeping car No. 2990, the Joseph V. MacDonald.
- Type:
- Photograph
- Date Created:
- April 1983
- Date Archived:
- March 28, 2014
- Decade:
- 1980s
Heritage Sleeping car Roomette, 1983.
Black and white photograph from April, 1983, showing a Roomette made up for sleeping in Heritage Sleeping car No. 2463.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- February 1973
- Date Archived:
- March 7, 2014
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Popular Eastern Trains" brochure, 1973.
Multicolor printed paper brochure released in February, 1973, to promote travel on trains in the East. Color photographs and text describe accommodations and services aboard the Broadway Limited, Florida trains, Northeast Corridor trains, Montrealer and Night Owl. The brochure also provides an overview of Western long-distance trains such as the North Coast Hiawatha and the Inter-American. Courtesy of Brian Roman.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- December 1976
- Date Archived:
- March 7, 2014
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Welcome Aboard!" brochure, 1976.
Multicolor printed paper brochure released in December, 1976, to promote Amtrak travel. Artwork and car diagrams describe the various accommodations aboard short- and long-distance trains. Brochure also explains the boarding process, dining services, and tour and rail pass options. "When you enter the world of Amtrak you find out just how smooth and simple traveling can be..." From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- March 1974
- Date Archived:
- March 7, 2014
- Geography:
- California
- Decade:
- 1970s
San Joaquin brochure, 1974.
Multicolor printed paper brochure advertising the new, daily San Joaquin (San Francisco/ Oakland-Bakersfield-(Los Angeles)). Brochure includes schedule, sample fares and station information. Since 1971, regional leaders had urged Amtrak to implement passenger service in the San Joaquin Valley, and on March 6, 1974, Amtrak launched one daily round trip. From Bakersfield, passengers could transfer to a motor coach to reach Los Angeles. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- April 1975
- Date Archived:
- March 7, 2014
- Geography:
- Midwest
- Decade:
- 1970s
Detroit-Chicago Turboliner Service brochure, 1975.
Multicolor printed paper brochure advertising the introduction of Turboliner equipment on the Detroit-Chicago route in April, 1975. Brochure includes schedules, sample fares and descriptions of towns along the route. "There's a bright new look in everything--from the beautiful new carpeting to the ultra-comfortable upholstered reclining seats, to the fold down dining trays with delicious hot meals available..." From the W. Mike Weber Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- July 1996
- Date Archived:
- February 21, 2014
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1990s
"Amtrak West Filming" brochure, 1996.
Two-color printed paper brochure released in July 1996 to promote filming for television and movies aboard Amtrak trains and in company facilities along the West Coast. Brochure highlights the variety of equipment and props available from Amtrak. "When you think of filming a passenger train or railroad station location, think of Amtrak." From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 1, 1983
- Date Archived:
- January 21, 2014
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1980s
"Ski Amtrak Country" brochure, 1983.
Multicolor printed paper brochure issued for winter 1983-1984 to promote vacation packages via Amtrak to famous ski resorts across the United States and Canada. "Enjoy the après-ski atmosphere of the Amtrak lounge. Sink into cushioned reclining coach seats...Meet other ski buffs and make new friends. Polish up your ski jargon..." From the W. Mike Weber Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- November 1, 1978
- Date Archived:
- January 21, 2014
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Pick of the Peaks--East" brochure, 1978.
Multicolor printed paper brochure issued for winter 1978-1979 to promote vacation packages to famous eastern ski resorts in Vermont and Quebec—including Mont Ste. Marie, Glen Ellen and Sugarbush Valley—accessible from designated "ski stations." Packages included round-trip coach fare for the Montrealer or Adirondack, lodging and lift tickets; meals, ski lessons and rental equipment were extra. From the Ann Owens Collection.
