Auto-train / Wally Ely.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ely, Wally., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of rail.

Images of America

Images of rail

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Automobile trains--History--Pictorial works.

Automobile trains.

Railroads--Atlantic States--History--Pictorial works.

Railroads.

Railroads--Atlantic States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, maps, portraits.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2009]

Summary:

Although most Americans have heard of the Auto Train, many have uncertain ideas regarding what it is and where it operates. The "longest passenger train in the world" provides a luxury auto-ferry service between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida. The original Auto-Train Corporation, founded by Dr. Eugene Garfield, struggled financially in spite of its immense popularity. The company faced numerous crises, including financial setbacks and equipment problems due to damages that occurred during several derailments, which led to the corporation's demise in 1981. Although the corporation sold off its corporate assets, the concept was revived when Amtrak added the Auto Train service to its East Coast schedule. Images of Rail: Auto-Train presents photographs from the early operations to today, including pictures from the Amtrak era.

Contents:

Before auto-train : a timely idea strikes Eugene Garfield

Auto-train : the concept

On the rails : auto-train equipment

Auto-train operations : the experience

Shirts Blanton : a special auto-train friend

The end of the company : a disappointing conclusion to a worthy idea

Amtrak to the rescue : today's auto train is an Amtrak Premier route

Highballing a hybrid : by Bob Johnson in Trains Magazine

Final thoughts and photo gallery : auto train remains a national treasure.

OCLC:

885207617