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

Hands On The Past: Mexican Contributions To The Railroad

During World War II, thousands of Mexicans came to the U.S. under a guest worker program called the "Railroad Braceros" to build and maintain our nation's passenger railroad system. This exhibit will honor the contributions of Hispanics to the nation's railroad.

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 Bob Rosar and Jay Hemmer 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.

SUPERLINER LONG DISTANCE
2 P42 Locomotives re-colored for 40th
Superliner Sleeper
Dining car
Superliner Coach
Superliner Transdorm

OTHER AMTRAK EQUIPMENT
Horizon Club Dinette
Amfleet II Coach

COMMUTER RAIL
METRA EMD F40C Locomotive
Metra Gallery Car
Metro Railway Budd Bi-Level Commuter car

FREIGHT RAIL
Canadian National E9 Locomotive – 101
Canadian National Business car –IC 800413
Canadian National Lounge car – CN 1059 Tawaw
Union Pacific 1995 Heritage SD70ACe
Pennsylvania Railroad E8’s, Numbers 5711 and 5809 Locomotives
The Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad - Locomotive

PRIVATE CARS – North Star Rail’s Milwaukee Road cars
St. Croix Valley – Diner/Café-Lounge
Cedar Rapids – Lounge-Parlor-Skytop Observation car
Super Dome – Lounge-Dome car
Display Baggage car

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

Train Excursion:

Only in Chicago, go on an exclusive 40-minute trip aboard Amtrak equipment departing from Union Station in honor of National Train Day. The trips, offered at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. from the south boarding area, will feature an up-close and personal look at the modern amenities and accommodations offered by passenger rail. Get advanced free tickets for this special excursion. SORRY, NO MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE.

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 Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies.

Also, see the cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Chicago's hit Rock 'N' Roll musical, perform at National Train Day in Chicago! MILLIONDOLLARQUARTETLIVE.COM