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- Type:
- Invitation
- Date Created:
- January 2009
- Date Archived:
- December 21, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 2000s
Private car access card, 2009.
Paper card created by Amtrak to allow for private car access.
- Type:
- Invitation
- Date Created:
- 2006
- Date Archived:
- December 20, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 2000s
High-speed Keystone Service invitation, 2006.
Invitation to the inaugural run of new, electrified, high-speed service on the Keystone Corridor (Philadelphia-Harrisburg). Two sided paper bi-fold card, dated October 30, 2006. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Amtrak announced the “Keystone Corridor Improvement Project” in 2004. The goal of the multi-year undertaking was to improve the 104 mile rail line in order to allow for all-electric train service, increase top speeds to 110 mph and add train frequencies including express options.
- Type:
- Invitation
- Date Created:
- 1982
- Date Archived:
- December 20, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
New England Metroliner invitation, 1982.
Invitation to the inaugural run of the New England Metroliner (Boston-New York) on October 28, 1982; includes two sided paper card and envelope. This was the first significant expansion of Metroliner Service beyond the Washington-New York market (Amtrak had extended service to New Haven in November 1971). Unlike its counterpart on the southern leg of the Northeast Corridor, the New England Metroliner was not electrified, but it did make limited stops, covering the distance between New York and Boston in 3 hours, 55 minutes.
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Archived:
- December 20, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1990s
Capitol Limited route guide.
Two-color printed paper route guide issued in the 1990s for the daily Capitol Limited (Washington-Chicago). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a map and photo tips. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- December 20, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
Montrealer brochure.
Multicolor printed paper brochure issued for the daily, overnight Montrealer (Washington-Montreal). Bilingual French/English brochure offers passengers an overview of the train crew, accommodations, famed Le Pub lounge/dining area and customs procedures. From the Ann Owens Collection. The daytime Vermonter, terminating in St. Albans, Vt., replaced the Montrealer on April 1, 1995.
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Created:
- June 1973
- Date Archived:
- December 20, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1970s
Merchants Limited route guide, 1973.
Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in June 1973 for the daily Merchants Limited (Washington-Boston). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a fold-out map. From the Ann Owens Collection. The train took its name from that of a predecessor run by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Created:
- August 1974
- Date Archived:
- December 7, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1970s
Montrealer route guide, 1974.
Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in August 1974 for the daily, overnight Montrealer (Montreal-New York-Washington). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a fold-out map. From the Ann Owens Collection. The daytime Vermonter, terminating in St. Albans, Vt., replaced the Montrealer on April 1, 1995.
- Type:
- Concept Drawing
- Date Archived:
- November 29, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1970s
Artwork for the Northeast.
Original promotional artwork depicting scenes from the Northeast. Ink pen and watercolor on paper. Dates to the late 1970s.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- February 1977
- Date Archived:
- November 26, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1970s
Night Owl brochure, 1977.
The evening Night Owl trains ran between Washington and Boston. This brochure highlights the fact that the trains were recently furnished with Amfleet cars. Printed two color paper brochure, published February 1977; from the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Button
- Date Archived:
- November 14, 2012
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
Atlantic City Express button.
Promotional button for the Atlantic City Express. Metal button with pin; measures approximately 3" across. Dates late 1980s-early 1990s.
