Auto-Train Wally Ely

Auto-Train

Author: Wally Ely
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Book Title
Auto-Train
Author
Wally Ely
ISBN
9781531644604
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.Binding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Wally ElyPublisher: Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsPublished: 11/01/2009ISBN: 9781531644604Pages: 130Weight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Wally Ely
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 11/01/2009
ISBN: 9781531644604
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Wally Ely
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 11/01/2009
ISBN: 9781531644604
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d