Amtrak California Zephyr Collector Edition Michael Schwab Acrylic Lapel Hat Pin

Description: Amtrak California Zephyr Collector Edition Michael Schwab Acrylic Lapel Hat Pin NEW Acrylic Pin of the California Zephyr 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 mometo 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 California Zephyr is a long-distance passenger train operated by Amtrak between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area (at Emeryville), via Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Reno. At 2,438 miles (3,924 km), it is Amtrak's longest daily route, and second-longest overall after the Texas Eagle's triweekly continuation from San Antonio to Los Angeles, with travel time between the termini taking approximately 511⁄2 hours. Amtrak claims the route as one of its most scenic, with views of the upper Colorado River valley in the Rocky Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada. The modern train is the second iteration of a train named California Zephyr; the original train was privately operated and ran on a different route through Nevada and California. 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. Please click here to:Visit our EBay Store, with many nice items just for you!Clik toAdd to My Favorite Stores | Sign up for our Store newsletterDiscounts sent out monthly to subscribersPlease visit our eBay Store:https://stores.ebay.com/toylandbay

Price: 39.95 USD

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

End Time: 2024-10-20T03:39:32.000Z

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