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- Article from:
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Railway Age
- Article date:
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September 1, 1994
- Author:
- Vantuono, William C.
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The Amtrak Story. By Frank N. Wilner. Simmons-Boardman Books. 1809 Capitol Ave., Omaha, Neb. (800) 228-9670, 270 pages, softcover, $26.95.
Don't let this book's simple title deceive you. Frank N. Wilner, the Association of American Railroads' assistant vice president-communications, has faithfully and painstakingly documented Amtrak's development, from the day it inherited a largely decrepit fleet of rolling stock fight through to its recent triumphs and current troubles. Perhaps a more descriptive title would be, "Everything you've always wanted to know about Amtrak, but didn't know enough to ask."
"Wilner has written the right book at the right time," notes Railway ...