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History of the Auto-Train Revealed - 11/09/2009 Arcadia Publishing More Info on This Book: Auto-Train
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. The author hopes Auto-Train will “help spread a positive attitude toward this luxury train service, and help continue its popularity and ultimately its durability.” Highlights of Auto-Train: • Presents photographs from the early operations to today, including pictures from the Amtrak era. • Includes images of the train, its equipment and passengers. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com. Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com. Buy It Now: Auto-Train $21.99 |
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