Now Arriving, Amtrak’s Rolling Museum

The Amtrak Exhibit Train and specially painted Amtrak locomotive celebrating one of Amtrak's paint schemes over the company's 43 year history. — The Amtrak Exhibit Train and specially painted Amtrak locomotive celebrating one of Amtrak’s paint schemes over the company’s 43 year history.

There’s something spectacular about visiting a museum and seeing the exhibit that is on display. Viewing specially selected pieces on display to complete an entire viewing. In 2011, Amtrak took to the rails with their 40th Anniversary Train which showcased four decades of Amtrak history. This extremely popular moving exhibit returned to the rails as the Amtrak Exhibit Train after the 40th anniversary celebration ended.

[quote align=’left’]Amtrak is showcasing its past, present and future in a traveling Exhibit Train that will make various stops to communities around the country.[/quote]

For the third consecutive year, Amtrak is showcasing its past, present and future in a traveling Exhibit Train that will make various stops to communities around the country. The Exhibit Train allows visitors to take a self-guided tour to catch a glimpse of more than four decades of history of America’s Railroad® providing mobility and connectivity to the nation.

Since the train’s inception in 2011, new displays have been added such as workable signals, interactive virtual sleeping accommodation tours and trivia with returning favorite displays including the locomotive stand and horns. In addition, it features photos, uniforms, vintage advertising and memorabilia from Amtrak’s beginning in 1971 to today’s modern-sleeping cars and high-speed rail service. Exclusive Amtrak merchandise will also be available for purchase. The Exhibit Train includes two locomotives, three renovated baggage cars and one bistro car, all with historic paint schemes.

During 2014, the Amtrak Exhibit Train will be making more than 15 scheduled stops throughout the country. Below is the Amtrak Exhibit Train schedule for the coming year.

On-board Amtrak’s Exhibit Train – Lined up inside a clear tube is one of the scale model trains depicting how an Amtrak train looked in the early 1970’s.

On-board Amtrak’s Exhibit Train – An early 1970’s Amtrak poster showcasing the flashy Metroliner offering service between Washington, DC and New York City.

On-board Amtrak’s Exhibit Train – A poster of Amtrak trains that offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Northeast.

On-board Amtrak’s Exhibit Train – A model displaying one of Amtrak’s earliest uniforms that debuted in 1972. Behind the model is a timeline of Amtrak milestones throughout the years.

Date	Location	City
April 12-13	Amtrak Station, Topeka, KS	Topeka, KS
April 26-27	Amtrak Station, Lincoln, NE	Lincoln, NE
May 3	Los Angeles Union Station, 75th Anniversary Celebration	Los Angeles, CA
May 9-10	National Train Day/Station Dedication, Amtrak Station	Longview, TX
May 17-18	Cheyenne Depot Museum	Cheyenne, WY
May 30-June 1	North Carolina Transportation Museum	Spencer, NC
June 12-14	National Railroad Historical Society Meeting	Springdale, AR
July 19-20	Delaware State Fair	Harrington, DE
August 1-3	Rockland Lobster Fest	Rockland, ME
August 23-24	Essex Steam Train and Riverboat	Essex, CT
September 13	Glory Days, Amtrak Station, White River Junction	White River Junction, VT
September 27-28	Western Maryland Scenic Railroad	Cumberland, MD
October 4	100th Anniversary, Memphis Central Station	Memphis, TN
October 18-19.	Virginia Transportation Museum	Roanoke, VA
November 1-2	Kansas City Union Station	Kansas City, MO