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- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- June 1976
- Date Archived:
- January 21, 2014
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1970s
Coast Starlight menu, 1976.
Multicolor printed paper menu issued in June 1976 for use on the Coast Starlight (Seattle-Los Angeles). Hand drawings shaded in red, white and blue depict landmarks and scenes along the route, such as the Seattle Space Needle, a northern California redwood tree and a surfer catching a wave. Passengers could choose from a variety of dishes to suit any appetite, including spaghetti with meatballs, chili con carne and a cottage cheese and fruit salad. From the Ann Owens Collection.
- Type:
- Calendar
- Date Created:
- 1990
- Date Archived:
- January 14, 2014
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1990s
Amtrak wall calendar, 1990.
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.
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- 1979
- Date Archived:
- December 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Holiday dinner menu, 1979-1980.
Multicolor printed paper menu created for the 1979-1980 winter holiday season aboard Amtrak trains.
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- November 1979
- Date Archived:
- September 25, 2013
- Decade:
- 1970s
Lunch menu with Superliner drawings, 1979.
Multi-color printed paper menu issued in November 1979; from the Ann Owens Collection. Hand drawings depict the activities aboard a Superliner coach, sleeping car and diner, which first went into service on the Empire Builder (Chicago-Seattle) in October 1979. For lunch, passengers could chose from dishes such as a "Late Riser" breakfast, pan-fried sanddab in lemon butter and a soup and sandwich combo.
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Archived:
- May 31, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Christmas dinner menu, 1970s.
Multicolor printed paper menu created for Christmas aboard an Amtrak train; most likely dates to the 1970s.
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Archived:
- May 31, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Thanksgiving dinner menu, 1970s.
Multicolor printed paper menu created for Thanksgiving aboard an Amtrak train; probably dates to the 1970s.
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- April 1977
- Date Archived:
- May 16, 2013
- Geography:
- Northeast
- Decade:
- 1970s
Montrealer dinner menu, 1977.
Black-and-white printed paper, bilingual English/French menu issued in April 1977 for use on the Montrealer (Montreal-New York-Washington). Covers designed to resemble a newspaper feature articles about the new Turboliners and the U.S.A. Rail Pass. Entrees include Veal Cordon Bleu and Poached Filet of Sole with Cream Sauce. The daytime Vermonter, terminating in St. Albans, Vt., replaced the Montrealer on April 1, 1995. Courtesy of Brian Roman.
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- April 2001
- Date Archived:
- March 28, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 2000s
Empire Builder menu, 2001.
Multi-color printed paper menu issued in April 2001 for use on the Empire Builder (Chicago-Portland/Seattle). From the Ann Owens Collection. A painting by artist J. Craig Thorpe, "Wilderness Threshold," graces the cover and depicts the train at the East Glacier, Mont. station. Menu items cover breakfast, lunch and dinner; in a nod to the region through which the train travels, entrees bear names such as "Snohomish Valley Baked Chicken" and the "Montana Grilled Porterhouse."
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Created:
- October 1977
- Date Archived:
- March 27, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Luncheon menu, 1977.
Multi-color printed paper menu issued in October 1977 for use on long-distance trains. From the Ann Owens Collection. The front of this double-sided menu features a collage of famous landmarks in cities and regions served by Amtrak, including the United States Capitol, Golden Gate Bridge, Statue of Liberty and a southwestern desert landscape. The locomotive at the bottom edge wears the Phase II paint scheme introduced in 1975. Lunch options include appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts.
- Type:
- Menu
- Date Archived:
- March 13, 2013
- Geography:
- National
- Decade:
- 1970s
Beverage list, 1970s.
Multi-color printed paper beverage list dating to the early 1970s; from the Ann Owens Collection. The cover depicts two hands toasting with drinks while a sleek train glides by on the bottom edge. According to the list, passengers could partake of cocktails ($1.35), highballs ($1.35), cordials, soda ($0.30) and beer ($0.60-$0.75). "Our special AMTRAK Almonds will be offered with each drink served."
