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Type:: Brochure
Date Created:: January 1983
Date Archived:: February 12, 2013
Geography:: West
Decade:: 1980s

Amtrak's RailAmerica Tours West brochure, 1983.

Multi-color printed paper brochure with color photographs released in January 1983 to promote pleasure travel via Amtrak. From the Ann Owens Collection. Brochure describes various tours "priced from $8.50 to $1,400.00" for the western United States, including destinations such as the California coast, Glacier National Park and the Colorado Rockies. "Amtrak is more than just transportation-it's a taste of Western hospitality!"

Type:: Brochure
Date Archived:: January 30, 2013
Geography:: Midwest
Decade:: 1980s

"Amtrak's <i>Cardinal</i> Country" brochure, 1980s.

"Amtrak's Cardinal Country" brochure, 1980s.

Multi-color printed paper brochure for the Cardinal, c. 1982-1986. From the Ann Owens Collection. The Cardinal (Washington-Chicago) gained its current name in 1977 in recognition of the state bird of the six states through which it runs. From 1982 until 1986, the Cardinal was routed through Muncie and Hammond-Whiting, Ind., both of which are highlighted on the brochure's map.

Type:: Brochure
Date Created:: 1991
Date Archived:: January 24, 2013
Geography:: Northeast
Decade:: 1990s

Keystone Classic Club brochure, 1991.

Multi-color printed paper brochure promoting the Keystone Classic Club, a first-class, luxury service introduced in August 1991 on the Pennsylvanian (New York-Pittsburgh). From the Ann Owens Collection. According to an ad in the National Timetable released on October 27, 1991, "A unique and memorable experience awaits ten passengers on each trip...revel in the comfort of our parlor, dining area, library and smoking room." The Club used a refurbished, vintage 1954 rail car.

Type:: Brochure
Date Created:: December 1975
Date Archived:: January 24, 2013
Geography:: South
Decade:: 1970s

"Week of Wheels in Florida" brochure, 1975.

Multi-color printed paper brochure issued in December 1975; 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 full round-trip Week-of-Wheels fares [gets you] a Plymouth Duster."

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:: Ticket
Date Created:: October 10, 1980
Date Archived:: January 23, 2013
Geography:: Northeast
Decade:: 1980s

Ticket for BWI Rail Station dedication, 1980.

Printed paper ticket for use in attending the dedication of the BWI Rail Station, America's first "air-rail-ground transportation complex," on October 23, 1980. From the Ann Owens Collection. Ticket was good for "regular coach transportation" on the Northeast Corridor and was to be collected by the conductor on board the train.

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.

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