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Detroit-Chicago Turboliner Service brochure, 1975.

Multicolor printed paper brochure advertising the introduction of Turboliner equipment on the Detroit-Chicago route in April, 1975. Brochure includes schedules, sample fares and descriptions of towns along the route. "There's a bright new look in everything--from the beautiful new carpeting to the ultra-comfortable upholstered reclining seats, to the fold down dining trays with delicious hot meals available..." From the W. Mike Weber Collection.

Refurbished Lunch Counter-Diner/Dorm car No. 8117, 1970s.

Promotional color photograph showing the interior of a refurbished Lunch Counter-Diner/Dorm car in the early 1970s.

Amtrak wine list, 1970s.

Multicolor printed paper wine list created for use in a Dining or Lounge car. The selection includes red, white and sparkling wines, such as Concannon Petite Sirah, Almaden Blanc Fume and Paul Masson Very Cold Duck, respectively. Half bottles cost $2. Anonymous donation to the Amtrak Archives.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in an Amcafe, 1978.

Black and white photograph from the May 1978 issue of Amtrak NEWS showing Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on a charter train with advocates for the preservation of Grand Central Terminal.

Amtrak NEWS, May 1978.

Amtrak NEWS. Vol. 5, No. 5 (May 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 Alan Boyd's election as Amtrak President and CEO; the unveiling of a USDOT restructuring plan for the intercity passenger rail system; and the testing of a locomotive fuel tender.

St. Albans, Vt. station staff, 1976.

Black and white photograph from the December 20, 1976, issue of Amtrak NEWS showing ticket clerks at the St. Albans, Vt. station.

Coast Starlight menu, 1976.

Multicolor printed paper menu issued in June 1976 for use on the Coast Starlight (Seattle-Los Angeles). Hand drawings shaded in red, white and blue depict landmarks and scenes along the route, such as the Seattle Space Needle, a northern California redwood tree and a surfer catching a wave. Passengers could choose from a variety of dishes to suit any appetite, including spaghetti with meatballs, chili con carne and a cottage cheese and fruit salad. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Amtrak SKI PASS, 1976.

Multicolor printed paper SKI PASS issued for the 1976-1977 winter season. Pass entitled the bearer for up to eight separate one-way coach trips to and from designated "ski stations" near major ski resorts. The bearer could pay additional funds to upgrade to a Metroliner Service train, Slumbercoach, Amclub or Sleeping car. From the Ann Owens Collection.

"Pick of the Peaks--East" brochure, 1978.

Multicolor printed paper brochure issued for winter 1978-1979 to promote vacation packages to famous eastern ski resorts in Vermont and Quebec—including Mont Ste. Marie, Glen Ellen and Sugarbush Valley—accessible from designated "ski stations." Packages included round-trip coach fare for the Montrealer or Adirondack, lodging and lift tickets; meals, ski lessons and rental equipment were extra. From the Ann Owens Collection.

"Pick of the Peaks--West" brochure, 1978.

Multicolor printed paper brochure issued for winter 1978-1979 to promote vacation packages to famous western ski resorts—including Vail, Colo., Sun Valley, Idaho, Park City, Utah and Jackson Hole, Wyo.—accessible from designated "ski stations." Packages included round-trip coach fare, lodging and lift tickets; meals, ski lessons and rental equipment were extra. From the Ann Owens Collection.