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Coast Starlight informational flyer, 2001.

Multi-color printed paper flyer issued in 2001 to answer basic questions about travel on the Coast Starlight (Los Angeles-Portland-Seattle). From the Ann Owens Collection. Includes information about tickets, pets, luggage and other essential travel tips. "Your journey on the Coast Starlight couldn't be simpler...your satisfaction is guaranteed!"

Amtrak's Regional U.S.A. Rail Pass brochure.

Multi-color printed paper brochure created to promote the Regional U.S.A. Rail Pass. From the Ann Owens Collection; dates to the early 1980s. Dividing the country into four areas, Amtrak created regional passes ranging in price from $115-$200. They allowed for 14 days of coach travel with unlimited stopovers, but travelers still had to obtain paper tickets to board. Brochure also includes a list of Amtrak appointed travel agents around the world.

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.

"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!"

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.

Southwest Limited brochure, 1976.

Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in April 1976 to promote the Southwest Limited (Chicago-Los Angeles). Brochure offers information on accommodations and the roles of crew members. From the Ann Owens Collection. When Amtrak took over this route from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1971, it retained the original Super Chief name. In 1974, Amtrak rebranded it as the Southwest Limited; ten years later, the train gained its current name, the Southwest Chief.

"Amtrak & You" brochure, 1970s.

Multi-color printed paper brochure produced for prospective Amtrak employees. From the Ann Owens Collection, c. late 1970s. This brochure describes efforts Amtrak had taken to renew trains, stations and onboard services since 1971. "Beginnings, though sometimes awkward, are adventurous...you will be a professional member of the Amtrak team-the team that's making the trains worth traveling again!"

Connecticut Valley Service timetable, 1980.

Multi-color printed paper timetable issued on October 28, 1980 for service on the Springfield Line (New Haven-Springfield). In addition to more than a dozen daily frequencies, the brochure touts the new Budd Self-Propelled Vehicle (SPV-2000) diesel cars purchased by the state of Connecticut for use on the route. The cars could be used as single units or combined for greater capacity. From the Ann Owens Collection.

SKI PASS brochure, 1976.

Two-color printed paper brochure issued in October 1976 to advertise the Amtrak SKI PASS. From the Ann Owens Collection. The SKI PASS was valid for travel between any Amtrak station and 30 "ski resort" stations in the United States and Canada, such as Sandpoint, Idaho, Duluth, Minn. and Port Henry, N.Y. Purchasers received eight one-way coach trips for the price of six.