Amtrak Empire Builder Collector Edition Michael Schwab Acrylic Lapel Hat Pin

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Amtrak Empire Builder Collector Edition Michael Schwab Acrylic Lapel Hat Pin NEW
Acrylic Pin of the Amtrak Empire Builder artwork by artist Michael Schwab
New condition, Clutch-back closure
Approx. 1 1/3"
Made in the USA
A nice collectible for your favorite rainfan, train buff, railway enthusiast or a nice memento of your trip!
Featuring bold, eye-catching illustrations created by the nationally celebrated Graphic Artist, Michael Schwab, the new Capitol Limited advertising has created a buzz. Schwab's work has won him national and international acclaim and his illustrations featured in Amtrak's current advertising campaign have created a demand for copies of his work. This pin of the Limited illustrations in vibrant shades of black, blue and orange.
The Adirondack is a passenger train operated daily by Amtrak between New York City and Montreal. The trip takes approximately 11 hours to cover a published distance of 381 miles (613 km), traveling through the scenic Hudson Valley and the Adirondack Mountains. The Adirondack operates as train 68 towards New York, and as 69 from New York to Montreal. The Adirondack service is financed by the New York State Department of Transportation. The Adirondack service suffers from numerous delays along the route because almost none of the trackage is owned by Amtrak, and also because the route crosses an international boundary. The on-time performance of the route averaged 62.7% for the year ending February 2009. According to Amtrak, 47.4% of the train delay was due to track- and signal-related problems, especially along the Delaware & Hudson (CP Rail) segment. During fiscal year 2012, the Adirondack carried over 132,000 passengers, a 5.3% increase over FY2011. The train had a total revenue of ,748,333 during FY2012, an increase of 7.1% over FY2011.
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak is a government-owned corporation that was organized on in 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a blend of the words "American" and "track". All of Amtrak's preferred stock is owned by the U.S. federal government. The members of its board of directors are appointed by the President of the United States and are subject to confirmation by the United States Senate. Common stock was issued in 1971 to railroads that contributed capital and equipment; its current holders consider the stock to be worthless but declined a 2002 buy-out offer by Amtrak. Amtrak employs nearly 19,000 people. It operates passenger service on 21,000 miles of track primarily owned by freight railroads connecting 500 destinations in 46 states.