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Lead service attendant, 2016.

Color digital image showing a lead service attendant in the cafe aboard a Missouri River Runner service (St. Louis-Kansas City) train; image dates to September 18, 2016.

Locomotive engineer on the Missouri River Runner, 2016.

Color digital image showing an engineer operating P-42 diesel-electric locomotive No. 64 on a Missouri River Runner service (St. Louis-Kansas City) train; image dates to September 18, 2016.

Coast Starlight route guide, 1975.

Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in December 1975 for customers aboard the Coast Starlight (Los Angeles-Seattle). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, map and photographs. "Climbing snow-covered mountains and skirting valleys, your Amtrak train dips down to the seaside for a closer look...See the country the best way...the rail way." Amtrak Corporate Collection/Courtesy of Helen Wilson.

Amtrak NEWS, July 1, 1977.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 4, No. 12 (July 1, 1977): 8. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Amtrak Corporate Collection.

Amtrak NEWS was a bi-monthly newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on the 75th anniversary of the Broadway Limited (New York/Washington-Chicago); delivery of the last Amfleet I car; and introduction of new baggage handling tags to expedite service and minimize errors.

Amtrak NEWS, February 1, 1977.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 4, No. 2 (February 1, 1977): 8. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Amtrak Corporate Collection.

Amtrak NEWS was a bi-monthly newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on the Peanut Special that carried Jimmy Carter supporters to his inauguration; the Amtrak Transcontinental Steam Excursion; and the company's response to harsh winter weather conditions.

Train attendant assisting customers at Jackson, Miss., 2016.

Color digital image showing a train attendant boarding customers on the City of New Orleans (New Orleans-Chicago); image dates to March 7, 2016.

Sleeping car attendant making up beds, 2016.

Color digital image showing a sleeping car attendant making up beds on the City of New Orleans (New Orleans-Chicago); image dates to March 7, 2016.

"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.

Amtrak NEWS, August 1, 1977.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 4, No. 14 (August 1, 1977): 8. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Amtrak Corporate Collection.

Amtrak NEWS was a bi-monthly newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on how employees in New York City worked through a blackout; production of television commercials; and training for station employees.

Auto Train at Honeymoon Wye, 2016.

Color digital image showing the northbound Auto Train (Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla.) at Honeymoon Wye in Jacksonville, Fla.; image dates to February 2016.