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Celebrating the X2000 in West Palm Beach, 1993.

Color film slide showing a cake made to celebrate the X2000 stop in West Palm Beach, Fla., in June, 1993, during the train's national tour.

Eastbound Cardinal passing under the New River Gorge Bridge, 2014.

Color digital image showing the eastbound Cardinal (Chicago-New York) passing under the New River Gorge Bridge near Fayetteville, W.Va.

Westbound Cardinal at the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., station, 2014.

Color digital image showing the westbound Cardinal (New York-Chicago) stopped at the historic White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., depot.

Hinton, W. Va., station, 2014.

Color digital image of the Hinton, W.Va., depot, a stop on the Cardinal (New York-Chicago).

Crescent menu, 1980s.

Two-color printed paper menu (breakfast, lunch and dinner) issued for use on the Crescent (New York-New Orleans); dates to the late 1980s or early 1990s. Passengers could choose from southern favorites including a catfish po-boy sandwich, Maryland crab cakes and Virginia ham with orange-raisin sauce. Sweet potato pie with whipped cream made for a classic dessert. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Amtrak wall calendar, 1988.

Multicolor printed paper wall calendar produced by Amtrak to promote its services. Annual calendar measures 23.5" x 33.5" and includes artwork by American artist Gil Reid.

Amtrak wall calendar, 1984.

Multicolor printed paper wall calendar produced by Amtrak to promote its services. Annual calendar measures 23.5" x 33.5" and includes artwork by American artist Gil Reid.

Floridian route guide, 1977.

Two-color printed paper route guide issued in January 1977 for the daily Floridian (Chicago-St. Petersburg/ Miami). Guide offers brief descriptions of cities and towns along the route, as well as a map and photographs. A popular feature of this train was its Dome coach. The Floridian was discontinued in October 1979. From the Ann Owens Collection.

Sunset Limited crossing the Mississippi River, 1970s.

Black and white photograph showing the Sunset Limited (New Orleans-Los Angeles) as it begins to cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long Bridge.

"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.'"