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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).

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.

"Amtrak's Cardinal Country" brochure, 1980s.

Multi-color printed paper brochure for the Cardinal, c. 1982-1986. From the Ann Owens Collection. The Cardinal (Washington-Chicago) gained its current name in 1977 in recognition of the state bird of the six states through which it runs. From 1982 until 1986, the Cardinal was routed through Muncie and Hammond-Whiting, Ind., both of which are highlighted on the brochure's map.