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- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- February 12, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited crossing the Huey P. Long Bridge.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- February 12, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited along the Gulf of Mexico.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
- Type:
- Film Slide
- Date Created:
- 1995
- Date Archived:
- February 12, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Sunset Limited along the shore of Escambia Bay.
One of a set of slides depicting scenes along the route of the Sunset Limited, 1995.
- Type:
- Flyer
- Date Created:
- 1986
- Date Archived:
- January 24, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1980s
Auto Train flyer, 1986.
Multi-color printed paper flyer issued in 1986 to promote the Auto Train (Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla.). Flyer includes sample summer fares and describes the advantages of "a welcome alternative to 900 miles of tiresome driving." From the Ann Owens Collection.
- 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:
- 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:
- Photograph
- Date Created:
- January 1977
- Date Archived:
- January 17, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
Boarding the "Peanut Special" at Plains, Ga.
Black and white photograph from the FY 1977 Amtrak Annual Report, p. 8
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- January 1977
- Date Archived:
- January 17, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1970s
"Peanut Special" menus, 1977.
Two-color printed paper menus (breakfast, lunch and dinner) created for the special charter train known as the "Peanut Special" that carried supporters of president-elect Jimmy Carter from Plains, Ga. to Washington, D.C. for his 1977 inauguration. The dinner entrees included southern favorites such as baked sugar-cured Georgia ham with orange slices. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Brochure
- Date Created:
- June 19, 1990
- Date Archived:
- January 14, 2013
- Geography:
- South
- Decade:
- 1990s
Auto Train summer fares brochure, 1990.
Multi-color paper brochure released on June 19, 1990 to promote "hot fares, cool savings" for trips aboard the Auto Train (Lorton, Va.-Sanford, Fla.). Interior features a drawing of the Dome Lounge car that was part of the consist until the introduction of bi-level Superliner equipment in early 1995. From the Ann Owens Collection.
