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Amtrak Update, May 14, 1973.

Amtrak Update. Vol. 2, No. 8 (May 14, 1973): 8. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Ed Von Nordeck Collection.

Amtrak Update was a newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on Amtrak progress at its second birthday; Amtrak's mission; and Amtrak commissaries.

"Fun Food Train" children's menu, 1970s.

Printed multi-color menu on heavy cardstock; likely dates to the 1970s. All meal options went by special railroad themed names, such as the "Baggage Car" breakfast that included two scrambled eggs, bacon and toast with jelly. Menu features artwork of a train and tracks. Courtesy of Brian Roman.

Lake Shore Limited luncheon menu, 1975.

Multi-color printed paper lunch menu issued in November 1975 for use on the Lake Shore Limited (Chicago-New York/Boston). The front cover features a vase with a carnation. Passengers could chose between sandwiches or entrees such as pan fried sole and baked chopped sirloin steak, as well as appetizers and desserts. From the Ann Owens Collection.

North Coast Hiawatha dinner menu, 1976.

Multi-color printed paper menu issued in June 1976 for use on the North Coast Hiawatha (Chicago-Billings-Seattle). The front cover features a collage of famous landmarks in cities and regions served by Amtrak, including the United States Capitol, Golden Gate Bridge, Statue of Liberty and a southwestern desert landscape. Passengers could chose between sandwiches or entrees such as sauteed filet of northern pike almondine. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Southwest Chief menu, 2003.

Multi-color printed paper menu issued in 2003 for use on the Southwest Chief (Chicago-Albuquerque-Los Angeles). A painting by artist J. Craig Thorpe, "Partners in Conservation," graces the cover and depicts the Southwest Chief connection to the Grand Canyon Railway at the Williams, Ariz., station. Menu items cover breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner entrees include Norwegian salmon and pork ribs - a customer favorite. From the Ann Owens Collection

French language cafe car menu, 1991.

Multi-color printed paper menu issued in 1991 for display in a food service car. Includes an accent drawing of a F40 locomotive.

"Sips & Snacks" menu, 1977.

Multi-color printed paper menu issued in June 1977 for display in a food service car. Includes hand drawings of a sandwich and beverage.

Breakfast menu, 1977.

Multi-color printed paper menu issued in October 1977 for use on national system trains. The front of this double-sided menu features a collage of famous landmarks in cities and regions served by Amtrak, including the United States Capitol, Golden Gate Bridge, Statue of Liberty and a southwestern desert landscape. Passengers could chose between four combination breakfasts, or order a la carte. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Montrealer menu, 1980s.

Multi-color printed paper, bilingual English/French menu issued for use on the Montrealer (Montreal-Washington). In addition to breakfast and dinner options, the menu features "Soup, etc./Potage plus" - a hot bowl of soup accompanied by a loaf of French bread, gouda cheese and a chilled apple. The daytime Vermonter (St. Albans, Vt.-Washington) replaced the Montrealer on April 1, 1995. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Silver Meteor on-board service team meeting, 2015.

Color digital image showing the morning briefing for on-board service employees of the Silver Meteor (Miami-New York); image dates to February 2015.