Amtrak History
Amtrak took over this unique passenger train — considered one of the longest in the world—in 1983, two years after its initial private operator went out of business.
What is the Auto Train?
The oldest station served by Amtrak converted to passenger use after the Civil War.
What is the Lewiston, PA station?
Gladys Knight and the Pips sang about a man leaving on this train.
What is Midnight Train to Georgia?
This train is on Platform 9 3/4. You have to get a running start to get to it.
What is Hogwarts Express?
Employee pass riders, don't order this on the train, or you might face disciplinary action.
What is alcohol?
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation was originally known by this name.
What is Railpax?
This beautiful station in Virginia is listed as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service.
What is Richmond- Main Street?
The Monkees told us to take this train and they'd meet us at the station.
What is the Last Train to Clarksville?
This train is not a Marvel Avenger, but it played a comedic role in the Ant-Man final battle.
Who is Thomas the Tank Engine?
Book one of these accommodations on your next Amtrak trip if you want to have a Creole Shrimp or other specialty meal.
What is a sleeper car?
This Southern Railway service was not taken over by Amtrak until 1979, unlike other passenger operations that were handed over in 1971.
What is the Crescent (Southern Crescent)?
This station is the newest stop serviced on the Amtrak Map.
What is Marks, MS?
Duke Ellington penned this jazz tune about a NYC subway route.
What is "Take the 'A' Train"?
The irony of this film is that the son plotted murder after watching the Alfred Hitchcock film "Strangers on a Train."
What is Throw Momma from the Train?
This was advertised by Amtrak as a “dimly-lit, romantic cocktail lounge car… where you can gather with new friends and old acquaintances.”
What is "Le Pub"?
In 1976, Amtrak purchased this major asset, which included trackage, bridges, stations, communication and signal systems, etc.
What is the Northeast Corridor?
The waiting room and ticketing area in this station are located in refurbished box cars.
What is San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The O'jays pleaded for people all over the world to join hands and take this train.
What is Love Train?
In the 1986 cartoon movie, The Transformers: The Movie, this Decepticon transformed into not only a robot and a space shuttle, but also a train.
Who is Astrotrain?
Amtrak serves this family of soft drinks on its trains, this "Is It."
What is Coca- Cola?
The First President and Chairman of Amtrak.
Who is Roger Lewis?
This station is modeled after the ancient Roman baths of Diocletian and Caracalla.
What is Washington, DC Union Station?
What is the morning train?
Of the three movies in the series, this one featured three trains in notable roles, including one that destroyed Doc Brown's DeLorean time machine.
What is Back to the Future 3?
St. Paul - Union Depot produces this on their rooftops, which is incorporated into gourmet treats by a local chocolatier.
What is honey?