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- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- October 18, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Amfleet: The new spirit of Amtrak" brochure, 1970s.
Printed paper brochure describing amenities on the new single-level Amfleet equipment; likely dates to 1975-1976. Amtrak ordered 492 single-level cars, known as Amfleet I, that were based on the design of the popular Metroliner cars. With tubular bodies and ridged stainless steel fluting, they could reach speeds of up to 125 mph. The Amfleet cars came in five configurations. Courtesy of Brian Roman.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- October 18, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1990s
Pioneer brochure, 1990s.
Multicolor printed paper brochure describing the scenery along the route of the Pioneer (Chicago-Laramie-Seattle); dates to after 1991. Following a 1991 reroute, the Pioneer began serving Wyoming communities including Borie (Cheyenne), Laramie, Rollins, Rock Springs, Green River and Evanston. The Pioneer was discontinued in 1997. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Photograph
- Date Created:
- August 2, 1980
- Date Archived:
- September 16, 2013
- Geography:
- Midwest
- Decade:
- 1980s
Turboliner at Detroit Amtrak Family Days, 1980.
Black and white photograph from the August 1980 issue of Amtrak NEWS.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- September 1976
- Date Archived:
- August 1, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Group travel by train?" brochure, 1976.
Multicolor printed paper brochure with illustrations issued in September 1976 to promote group travel aboard Amtrak. This brochure provides answers to common questions, such as "Can we get more than just a snack aboard your trains?", "Are the seats comfortable?" and "What can train travel offer us that other kinds of travel can't?" From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- December 1979
- Date Archived:
- July 25, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Week of Wheels in Florida" brochure, 1979.
Multicolor printed paper brochure issued in December 1979; from the Ann Owens Collection. The "Week of Wheels in Florida" promotion included round-trip train fare to various destinations within Florida coupled with a car upon one's arrival. "It takes mobility to experience this vast 'sunshine playground.'"
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- 1985
- Date Archived:
- July 25, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
"Amtrak's Executive Sleeper Service" brochure, 1985.
Two-color printed paper brochure issued in 1985 to promote the Executive Sleeper Service between Washington/Baltimore and New York. Under this service, the last evening departures from each city included a Sleeping car. Passengers could board early, sleep and arrive at their destinations refreshed; more than half the time was spent in stations during the early morning hours. Wake-up calls, a continental breakfast and newspapers were also provided. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- July 25, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1980s
"Welcome Aboard Amtrak" brochure, 1980s.
Multicolor printed paper brochure issued in the early 1980s to introduce travelers to the various equipment and sleeping accommodations available across the Amtrak national network. Cars described in text and photos include the Turboliners, Amfleet, Superliners, Metroliners, Self-Propelled Vehicles (SPV-2000) and the Heritage Fleet. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- July 15, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Traveling by train" booklet, 1970s.
Multicolor printed paper booklet with car diagrams and drawings of car interiors; dates to the early 1970s. This booklet describes the various accommodations and public spaces found on Amtrak long- and short-distance trains. Amtrak gained its rolling stock from the predecessor railroads when it took over most passenger rail service in 1971. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- 1982
- Date Archived:
- July 11, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1980s
"10th Anniversary See Level Fares" brochure, 1982.
Multicolor printed paper brochure issued in 1982; from the Ann Owens Collection. To celebrate the company's 10th anniversary in 1981, Amtrak offered customers special fare deals on many western long-distance routes, which were then being equipped with new bi-level Superliner equipment. The "See America at See Level" advertising campaign also launched that year.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- July 11, 2013
- Geography:
- Midwest
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Wheel of a Deal" brochure, 1970s.
Multicolor printed paper brochure issued in the late 1970s; from the Ann Owens Collection. The "Wheel of a Deal" promotion included round-trip train fare aboard the Floridian from Chicago to various destinations within Florida, coupled with a car upon one's arrival. According to this version of the brochure, passengers could choose from an AMC Hornet or an AMC Pacer.
