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Sunset Limited in the New Mexico desert, 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing the Sunset Limited (Los Angeles-New Orleans) traveling through the picturesque New Mexico landscape; image likely dates to the late 1970s.

Amtrak NEWS, August 15, 1977.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 4, No. 15 (August 15, 1977): 8. Print. Includes black and white photographs. From the Amtrak Corporate Collection.

Amtrak NEWS was a monthly newsletter published for Amtrak employees. Feature articles in this issue focus on service cutbacks; the future of the Floridian (Chicago-St. Petersburg/Miami); and a look at the company's equipment sales.

Luncheon menu, 1976.

Multi-color printed paper menu issued in June, 1976, for use on long-distance trains. The front of this menu features a collage of famous landmarks and landscapes in regions served by Amtrak, including the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a Mississippi River steamboat, Southwestern mesa and towering mountain. The locomotive at the bottom wears the Phase II paint scheme introduced in 1975. Lunch options include appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts. From the Ann Owens Collection.

"Please Be Seated On An Amtrak Coach" advertisement, 1971.

Printed paper insertion proof of an advertisement created in 1971 to promote train travel from Baltimore to points along the Northeast Corridor.

"Some Modest Improvements in San Diego" advertisement, 1971.

Printed paper insertion proof of an advertisement created in late 1971 to highlight increased frequencies between San Diego and Los Angeles and better connections.

"Now 9 Amtrak Metroliners..." advertisement, 1971.

Printed paper insertion proof of an advertisement created in early 1971 to highlight increased Metroliner frequencies between Washington and New York.

"Now Amtrak Trains Speed You To..." advertisement, 1971.

Printed paper insertion proof of an advertisement created in early 1971 to promote train travel on short- and long-distance routes radiating from Chicago.

"Now Amtrak Trains Speed You to Albany, New York" advertisement, 1971.

Printed paper insertion proof of an advertisement created in early 1971 to promote train travel in upstate New York.

Train exiting the Allegheny Tunnel, late 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing an Amfleet-equipped train exiting the west portal of the Allegheny Tunnel at Gallitzin, Pa. Image likely dates to the late 1970s or early 1980s.

Child's paper engineer's hat, 1970s.

Multicolor printed paper engineer's hat for children; dates to the early 1970s.