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Coast Starlight route guide, 1986.

Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in October 1986 for the daily Coast Starlight (Los Angeles-Seattle). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a map and photo tips. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Montrealer brochure.

Multicolor printed paper brochure issued for the daily, overnight Montrealer (Washington-Montreal). Bilingual French/English brochure offers passengers an overview of the train crew, accommodations, famed Le Pub lounge/dining area and customs procedures. From the Ann Owens Collection. The daytime Vermonter, terminating in St. Albans, Vt., replaced the Montrealer on April 1, 1995.

Southwest Chief brochure, 1989.

Multicolor printed paper brochure issued in March 1989 for the daily Southwest Chief (Chicago-Los Angeles). Brochure offers passengers an overview of the train staff, accommodations and photo tips. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Ticket sale coupon book, 1980.

Ticket sale coupon book (NRPC Form 92), revised August 1980. Composed of paper and carbon paper slips, including a charge form; accounting coupon; ticket coupon; and passenger receipt. Front cover features the "America's Getting Into Training" marketing slogan used in the early 1980s. From the Ann Owens Collection.

A Safe Team On Time button.

Button to promote safety and on-time performance goals among employees. Metal button with pin; measures approximately 2 1/8" across. Dates 1980s.

Real People button.

Promotional button to celebrate the NBC Real People television show traveling aboard Amtrak. Metal button with pin; measures approximately 3" across. Dates 1982-1983.

Amtrak Today Show button.

Promotional button to celebrate the NBC Today Show aboard Amtrak in 1985. Metal button with pin; measures approximately 3" across.

Gulf Breeze button.

Promotional button for the Gulf Breeze (New York-Birmingham-Mobile). Metal button with pin; measures approximately 2" by 2". Dates from the late 1980s-early 1990s.

Sunset Limited button.

Promotional button for the Sunset Limited. Metal button with pin; measures approximately 2" by 2". Dates from the late 1980s-early 1990s.

Atlantic City Express button.

Promotional button for the Atlantic City Express. Metal button with pin; measures approximately 3" across. Dates late 1980s-early 1990s.