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Intercity Express train timetable, 1993.

Printed paper timetable for the Intercity Express (ICE) train used in scheduled Metroliner Service; dates to October 1993. As Amtrak explored the development of modern high-speed rail in the early 1990s, it leased a German electric Intercity Express trainset for testing and revenue service on the Northeast Corridor. The Siemens-built ICE train reached 165 mph in testing and was used in scheduled Metroliner Service from Oct.-Dec. 1993. From the Ingwar Afeldt Collection.

X2000 making test runs on the Keystone Corridor, 1992.

Color film slide showing the X2000 making test runs on the Keystone Corridor in November 1992.

X2000 on display in Merced, Calif., 1993.

Color film slide showing the X2000 on display at the Amtrak station in Merced, Calif., during its national tour on July 12, 1993.

X2000 and ICE trains at New York Penn Station, 1993.

Color film slide showing the X2000 and ICE trains sharing the same platform at New York Penn Station on August 11, 1993.

X2000 on display in Red Wing, Minn., 1993.

Color film slide showing the X2000 on display at the Amtrak station in Red Wing, Minn., during its national tour on July 1, 1993.

X2000 with RTL Turboliners at Washington Union Station, 1992.

Color film slide showing the X2000 demonstration train at Washington Union Station during its testing period in November, 1992.

X2000 on display at Orlando, 1993.

Color film slide showing the X2000 on display at the Amtrak station in Orlando, Fla., during its national tour on May 31, 1993.

X2000 Demonstration brochure, 1993.

Full color printed paper brochure provides an overview of the X2000 demonstration train leased by Amtrak from the Swedish State Railways in 1992-1993. The X2000, along with its German counterpart, the Inter City Express, were used in revenue service on the Northeast Corridor and the equipment was also put on display in cities across the country. This brochure describes the X2000's technological advances and customer amenities. From the Ingwar Afeldt Collection.

X2000 making test runs on the Keystone Corridor, 1992.

Color film slide showing the X2000 making test runs on the Keystone Corridor at Leaman Place, Pa., in December, 1992.

Celebrating the X2000 in West Palm Beach, 1993.

Color film slide showing a cake made to celebrate the X2000 stop in West Palm Beach, Fla., in June, 1993, during the train's national tour.