Amtrak: An American Story
Amtrak
Item # 64445

Description:
This book chronicles the history of Amtrak. Drawing on four
decades of archival photographs, it highlights the employees,
trains, and technology that made rail travel possible since 1971.
Accompanying the photos are a historical summary, timeline, and
personal narratives for each decade. The Day in the Life of
Amtrak photo feature offers a countrywide look at today?s system.
It is a great American train story.

Author: Amtrak
Softcover; 8 1/2 x 11; 144 pages; 150 black and white photos; 265
color photos; 30 illustrations; ISBN: 9780871164445

Table of Contents:
Foreword
Introduction
The 1970s: The Journey Begins
The 1980s: Building a Dream
The 1990s: Challenging Times
The 2000s: America's Railroad
The Future: The Way Forward
A Day in the Life of Amtrak
In Memoriam
Acknowledgments
Presidents

Review:
Amtrak is the uniquely American public/private corporation that
has been providing American rail passenger service since 1971.
This book is created from four decades of often rare archival
photographs highlighting the employees, trains and technology
that made it possible. Amtrak: An American Story includes decade
by decade chapters, an introduction for each chapter, a timeline
of when events occurred (putting them in historical perspective),
personal vignettes from employees of Amtrak and a final chapter
on a day in the life of Amtrak. This celebratory book is a
remarkable 40 year story told by Amtrak itself, with copies of
posters, brochures and advertising material, as well as first
hand recollections and thoughts from the people most closely
tasked with making it all work. Fascinating reading for train
buffs as well as anyone with an interest in American history.
-USA by Rail