Amtrak: An American Story Book

Amtrak: An American Story Book from Kalmbach Publishing

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