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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.

Passenger service representative and engineer with TurboTrain, 1972.

Color printed photograph from April 1972 used to promote Amtrak as the nation's new and modern intercity passenger rail carrier. In addition to showing off crew uniforms, the image features the experimental high-speed TurboTrain.

"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!"

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

Amtrak's America request card.

Two-sided, mail-in paper flyer used to request an Amtrak's America vacation booklet; dates early 1990s.

Ticket jacket with locomotive, 1990.

Paper ticket jacket issued in October 1990. Ticket jackets traditionally feature information about refunds, payment methods and sales promotions. The F40PH locomotive on the cover wears the Phase III livery introduced in 1979.