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Welder working on a bulkhead at Beech Grove, 1980.

Black and white photograph from the August 1980 issue of Amtrak NEWS.

Carman tightening a handhold at Beech Grove, 1980.

Black and white photograph from the August 1980 issue of Amtrak NEWS.

Machinist repacking bearings at Beech Grove, 1980.

Black and white photograph from the August 1980 issue of Amtrak NEWS.

Working on a truck frame at Beech Grove, 1980.

Black and white photograph from the August 1980 issue of Amtrak NEWS.

Facing off a disc at Beech Grove, 1980.

Black and white photograph from the August 1980 issue of Amtrak NEWS.

Carman and carman-welder at Beech Grove, 1980.

Black and white photograph from the August 1980 issue of Amtrak NEWS.

Cardinal route guide, late 1990s.

Multicolor printed paper route guide issued in 1995 or later, when the Cardinal (Chicago-Washington) used bi-level Superliner cars. 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.

The Mountaineer /The James Whitcomb Riley brochure, 1975.

Multicolor printed paper brochure issued in March 1975 to mark the start of The Mountaineer (Norfolk-Chicago). Brochure includes schedules, sample fares and information about towns along the routes for The Mountaineer and The James Whitcomb Riley (Washington/Newport News-Chicago), as the trains were combined for the run between Ashland, Ky. and Chicago. From the W. Mike Weber Collection.

Amtrak football special at Madison, Wis., 1975.

Color film slide showing a charter train that carried college football fans from Milwaukee to Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.

Hoosier State flyer, 1980.

Two color printed paper flyer issued on October 1, 1980 to mark the start of the Hoosier State (Chicago-Indianapolis). Includes timetable, sample fares and schematic map.