Philadelphia

Don't miss your chance to see model trains, train equipment displays, special exhibits and other exciting attractions:

The Great Migration of African Americans Exhibit:

African Americans migrated from the South to the Northeast, Midwest and West via passenger (and sometimes freight) trains during the early 20th century. This exhibit will chronicle The Great Migration, which lasted until 1930 and was a step in the full nationalization of the African American population.

State Partnership Display:

Learn about how Amtrak partners with each state to provide specialized service. A locally focused exhibit will be on display at each major National Train Day celebration.

Amtrak High-Speed Rail Display:

Check out this exhibit, which showcases Amtrak's leadership, expertise and experience with high-speed rail.

K-9 Unit Demonstrations:

Witness Amtrak Security K-9 Units, one of the largest programs in the country, perform demonstrations with the dogs and their handlers.

Amtrak: Dining the Rail Way:

Catch a glimpse of history as you see how dining on trains has evolved, plus view live culinary demonstrations with celebrity Chefs Roberto Santibanez and Daniel Malzhan and sample meals offered in Amtrak's dining cars.

Train Equipment Displays:

Get up close and personal with Amtrak equipment to experience first-hand the modern amenities and accommodations offered by passenger rail. Then, take a peek at how passengers traveled in generations past by touring a variety of historic train cars and privately owned luxury coaches. Commuter and freight equipment displays (featured in select markets) will highlight today's modern rail passenger services and how "green" locomotives are transforming the nation's freight fleet.

National Train Day Train Display cars subject to change without notice.

Model Train Displays:

Delight in the craft of model train displays and take a closer look at these miniature masterpieces.

Amtrak 40th Anniversary Display:

On May 1, 2011, Amtrak will celebrate 40 years as America's Railroad^SM. Explore the history of Amtrak and find out more about the future of passenger rail, as well as current routes, amenities and onboard offerings.

AmtraKids Depot:

Attend the Amtrak 40th birthday celebration and enjoy a day of nonstop fun creating party decorations, engaging in cool arts and crafts and decorating cookies.

Live Entertainment:

Enjoy live entertainment from Radio Disney and Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band.