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- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- April 2001
- Date Archived:
- March 28, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 2000s
Empire Builder menu, 2001.
Multi-color printed paper menu issued in April 2001 for use on the Empire Builder (Chicago-Portland/Seattle). From the Ann Owens Collection. A painting by artist J. Craig Thorpe, "Wilderness Threshold," graces the cover and depicts the train at the East Glacier, Mont. station. Menu items cover breakfast, lunch and dinner; in a nod to the region through which the train travels, entrees bear names such as "Snohomish Valley Baked Chicken" and the "Montana Grilled Porterhouse."
- Type:
- Flyer
- Date Created:
- 1978
- Date Archived:
- March 28, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
Panama Limited football flyer, 1978.
Two color printed paper flyer used to promote travel on the Panama Limited (Chicago-New Orleans) to attend New Orleans Saints football games at the Superdome. From the Ann Owens Collection. "Avoid highway hassles and arrive relaxed at Amtrak's New Orleans Station...only two blocks away from the stadium...take our car...our stylish Amfleet car."
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- October 1977
- Date Archived:
- March 27, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Luncheon menu, 1977.
Multi-color printed paper menu issued in October 1977 for use on long-distance trains. From the Ann Owens Collection. The front of this double-sided menu features a collage of famous landmarks in cities and regions served by Amtrak, including the United States Capitol, Golden Gate Bridge, Statue of Liberty and a southwestern desert landscape. The locomotive at the bottom edge wears the Phase II paint scheme introduced in 1975. Lunch options include appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- May 1974
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Amtrak era brochure, 1974.
Multi-color printed paper brochure with line drawings issued in May 1974 to publicize improvements to the passenger rail system since Amtrak's founding in 1971. From the Ann Owens Collection. The text describes the founding of the company, its structure and efforts to overhaul the passenger car fleet. From the mark on the back cover, this brochure was probably produced for distribution at the Amtrak display at Expo '74 held in Spokane, Wash. "Amtrak is moving ahead as planned--providing America with another area of efficient transportation..."
- Type:
- NRPC Form
- Date Created:
- August 1976
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Amfleet passenger survey, 1976.
Two-color printed paper passenger survey issued for use in August 1976 to evaluate the new Amfleet cars. From the Ann Owens Collection. This passenger survey asks typical questions to evaluate the single-level Amfleet equipment that first entered service in 1975: "What do you like best about this Amfleet train? Did you decide to ride the train on this trip because of the new Amfleet equipment? How do you like Amfleet compared to other trains?"
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Beverage list, 1970s.
Multi-color printed paper beverage list dating to the early 1970s; from the Ann Owens Collection. The cover depicts two hands toasting with drinks while a sleek train glides by on the bottom edge. According to the list, passengers could partake of cocktails ($1.35), highballs ($1.35), cordials, soda ($0.30) and beer ($0.60-$0.75). "Our special AMTRAK Almonds will be offered with each drink served."
- Type:
- Invitation
- Date Created:
- May 11, 1990
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Carolinian inaugural invitation, 1990.
Multi-color printed paper invitation with envelope and RSVP card issued for the inauguration of the Carolinian (New York-Charlotte). From the Ann Owens Collection. Through the financial support of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the current version of the Carolinian launched with an inaugural run on May 11, 1990. Although the train ran between Charlotte and New York, it was paired with the Palmetto (New York-Jacksonville, Fla.) between Rocky Mount, N.C.
and New York City. In 1991, the Carolinian began
traveling the entire New York-Charlotte route as
a separate train.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- September 1974
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Sales meetings and incentive travel brochure, 1974.
Printed paper brochure with black and white photographs issued in September 1974 to promote travel aboard Amtrak for group meetings and employee incentive programs. From the Ann Owens Collection. Reasons to choose Amtrak include access to top-rate resorts and cities, convenient midtown-to-midtown service and on-board amenities such as fine dining opportunities, the relaxed social atmosphere of the lounge car and a variety of private accommodations.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Archived:
- March 6, 2013
- Geography:
- California
- Decade:
- 1990s
Coast Starlight brochure, 1990s.
Multi-color printed paper booklet 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. "Turn yourself over to the ultimate off-road adventure...The Coast Starlight offers a break from reality...Breathe."
- Type:
- Route Guide
- Date Archived:
- March 6, 2013
- Geography:
- Midwest
- Decade:
- 1990s
Texas Eagle route guide.
Multi-color printed paper route guide issued in the 1990s for the daily Texas Eagle (Chicago-San Antonio; tri-weekly to Los Angeles). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route; overview of crew members and on-board accommodations; and photo tips. From the Ann Owens Collection.
