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- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- April 1988
- Date Archived:
- October 23, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1980s
Viewliner brochure, 1988.
Multicolor printed paper brochure issued in April 1988 to promote the new Viewliner cars. That year, Amtrak introduced three prototype single-level Viewliners—two Sleeping cars and a Dining car—that ran in revenue service for evaluation. Passengers and employees were encouraged to provide feedback on the design and ride quality. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- 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:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- November 1979
- Date Archived:
- September 25, 2013
- Decade:
- 1970s
Lunch menu with Superliner drawings, 1979.
Multi-color printed paper menu issued in November 1979; from the Ann Owens Collection. Hand drawings depict the activities aboard a Superliner coach, sleeping car and diner, which first went into service on the Empire Builder (Chicago-Seattle) in October 1979. For lunch, passengers could chose from dishes such as a "Late Riser" breakfast, pan-fried sanddab in lemon butter and a soup and sandwich combo.
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Created:
- October 1978
- Date Archived:
- August 1, 2013
- Geography:
- Midwest
- Decade:
- 1970s
Blue Water Limited route guide, 1978.
Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in October 1978 for the daily Blue Water Limited (Chicago-Port Huron). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as an overview of the RTG Turboliner equipment introduced on this service in 1976. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- 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.
