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- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- 1975
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
Villa Vacation brochure, 1975.
Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in late 1974/early 1975 to advertise "Villa Vacation" packages in Florida. This travel package combined Amtrak travel with overnight stays: "Why settle for the confinement of four walls...when you can relax in the spacious leisure...of our vacation villa chalets." From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- September 1976
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
USA RAIL Pass brochure, 1976.
Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in September 1976 to promote the USA RAIL Pass; includes numerous photographs and a large route map. From the Ann Owens Collection. Modeled on the EURAIL Pass, the USA RAIL Pass was introduced to the domestic market in 1976. Travelers could take as many coach trips as they wished in the specified time period (14, 21, or 30 days) simply by showing the pass in exchange for a paper ticket.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 2008
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- California
- Decade:
- 2000s
Amtrak California brochure, 2008.
Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in October 2008; it describes Amtrak California services including rail routes and Amtrak Thruway bus connections. Brochure includes map depicting Amtrak long-distance routes, state-supported corridors (Capitol Corridor, Pacific Surfliner and San Joaquin) and Thruway bus routes. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 1992
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Auto Train brochure, 1992.
Multi-color printed paper brochure with photographs released in October 1992 to promote the Auto Train (Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla.). Aimed at those who prefer "Stargazing in the Dome Lounge instead of staring at white lines," it includes information on fares and on-board amenities. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 1980
- Date Archived:
- January 23, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
BWI Rail Station brochure, 1980.
Printed paper brochure describing features of the new BWI Rail Station, America's first "air-rail-ground transportation complex," that opened in October 1980. Brochure includes intercity and commuter rail schedules, map and a line drawing of the new depot. From the Ann Owens Collection. The station allowed easy transfers between air, rail and public transportation services, while also offering ample parking.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- October 23, 1980
- Date Archived:
- January 23, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
BWI Rail Station dedication booklet, 1980.
Printed paper booklet created for the dedication of the BWI Rail Station on October 23, 1980; from the Ann Owens Collection. Considered the nation's "first intercity air-rail-ground transportation" facility, the station ushered in a new era of intermodal transportation centers by allowing for easy transfers between air, rail and public transportation services, while also offering ample parking. Attendees enjoyed music as well as tours of the station, airport and Baltimore's revitalized Inner Harbor.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- June 19, 1990
- Date Archived:
- January 14, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Auto Train summer fares brochure, 1990.
Multi-color paper brochure released on June 19, 1990 to promote "hot fares, cool savings" for trips aboard the Auto Train (Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla.). Interior features a drawing of the Dome Lounge car that was part of the consist until the introduction of bi-level Superliner equipment in early 1995. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- January 10, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Week of Wheels in Florida" brochure, 1970s.
Multicolor printed paper brochure with photographs; dates to the early 1970s, from the Ann Owens Collection. The "Week of Wheels" promotion-or WOW-included round-trip train fare to various destinations within Florida coupled with a car upon one's arrival. According to this version of the brochure, "3 round-trip adult WOW fares gives you a Hornet Hatchback at no additional cost."
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- January 10, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1980s
Teletrak brochure, 1980s.
Two-color printed paper brochure describing Teletrak; dates to the mid-1980s. From the Ann Owens Collection. Teletrak, a computerized telecommunications program, was introduced in September 1984 to ease communication between travel agents and Amtrak sales consultants. With a simple phone call, agents could learn about ticketing, discounts, advertising and other topics.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- January 10, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1990s
Coast Starlight booklet, 1990s.
Multi-color printed paper brochure with photographs. From the Ann Owens Collection; dates to the 1990s or later. Brochure describes accommodations and amenities available aboard the Coast Starlight, such as wine tastings, as well as the diverse landscapes through which the route passes. "The journey begins...long before the first destination is called out by the conductor."
