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Viewliner brochure, 1988.

Multicolor printed paper brochure issued in April 1988 to promote the new Viewliner cars. That year, Amtrak introduced three prototype single-level Viewliners—two Sleeping cars and a Dining car—that ran in revenue service for evaluation. Passengers and employees were encouraged to provide feedback on the design and ride quality. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Southbound Colonial at the Capital Beltway station, 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing the southbound Colonial (Boston-Newport News, Va.) stopping at the Capital Beltway station; photograph dates to before 1984.

BWI Rail Station dedication, 1980.

Black and white photograph from the November 1980 issue of Amtrak NEWS showing the dedication ceremony for the BWI Rail Station in Maryland.

BWI Rail Station staff, 1980.

Black and white photograph from the November 1980 edition of Amtrak NEWS showing the staff at the newly-opened BWI Rail Station in Maryland.

Inaugural Maple Leaf ticket, 1981.

Two-color printed paper ticket made to commemorate a ceremonial run of the Maple Leaf (New York-Toronto) on April 27, 1981.

Northbound Benjamin Franklin near Sharon, Mass., 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing the Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia-Boston) near Sharon, Mass.; image dates to the late 1970s.

Northbound Montrealer at Northfield Falls, Vt.

Black and white photograph showing the Montrealer (Washington-Montreal) passing two covered bridges near Northfield Falls, Vt. Image dates to the late 1970s or early 1980s.

Southbound Silver Star with Heritage equipment, early 1980s.

Black and white photograph showing the Silver Star (New York-St.Petersburg-Miami) heading south along the Northeast Corridor. Photograph probably dates to the early 1980s based on the rolling stock's Phase III paint scheme.

E-60CP locomotive No. 975, late 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing a heads-on view of E-60CP locomotive No. 975. Photograph probably dates to the late 1970s, as the unit wears the Phase II paint scheme introduced in 1975.

E-60CP locomotive No. 975, late 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing E-60CP locomotive No. 975 wearing the Phase II paint scheme introduced in 1975.