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Inter-American brochure, 1974.

Two-color printed paper brochure issued in March, 1974, for the tri-weekly Inter-American (St. Louis-Laredo). Brochure includes schedule, sample fares and information about the bus transfer to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, for the connection to National Railways of Mexico's Aztec Eagle (Nuevo Laredo-Mexico City). The Inter-American ran from 1973-1981; subsequently, part of its route was served by the new Eagle (Chicago-San Antonio-(Los Angeles)). From the W. Mike Weber Collection.

Train at the Brunswick, Md. station, 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing a train stopped at the Brunswick, Md. station; image likely dates to the mid-1970s.

Train at the Rockville, Md. station, 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing a train stopped at the Rockville, Md. station; image likely dates to the mid-1970s.

Minute Man near Warwick, R.I., 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing the northbound Minute Man (Washington-Boston) near Warwick, R.I.; image probably dates to the late 1970s.

Amtrak NEWS, April 1978.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 5, No. 4 (April 1978): 12. 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 the "Station of the Year" contest; the first national sales meeting; and the dedication of the Twin Cities station.

"Popular Eastern Trains" brochure, 1973.

Multicolor printed paper brochure released in February, 1973, to promote travel on trains in the East. Color photographs and text describe accommodations and services aboard the Broadway Limited, Florida trains, Northeast Corridor trains, Montrealer and Night Owl. The brochure also provides an overview of Western long-distance trains such as the North Coast Hiawatha and the Inter-American. Courtesy of Brian Roman.

"Welcome Aboard!" brochure, 1976.

Multicolor printed paper brochure released in December, 1976, to promote Amtrak travel. Artwork and car diagrams describe the various accommodations aboard short- and long-distance trains. Brochure also explains the boarding process, dining services, and tour and rail pass options. "When you enter the world of Amtrak you find out just how smooth and simple traveling can be..." From the Ann Owens Collection.

Metroclub meal ticket and receipt, 1970s.

Multicolor printed paper meal ticket and receipt for Metroclub passengers; dates to the 1970s.

"Democratic Whistle-Stop" menu, 1970s.

Printed paper menu used on a Democratic whistle-stop tour aboard Amtrak; likely dates to the 1970s.

San Joaquin brochure, 1974.

Multicolor printed paper brochure advertising the new, daily San Joaquin (San Francisco/ Oakland-Bakersfield-(Los Angeles)). Brochure includes schedule, sample fares and station information. Since 1971, regional leaders had urged Amtrak to implement passenger service in the San Joaquin Valley, and on March 6, 1974, Amtrak launched one daily round trip. From Bakersfield, passengers could transfer to a motor coach to reach Los Angeles. From the Ann Owens Collection.