Description: Click here to view our AMTRAK PINSAmtrak Collector Edition Palmetto Die Struck Enamel Nickel Lapel Hat Pin TrainDie-struck pin on nickel-plated brass finding. Clutch-back closure. 1"x 1". Metal pin with soft enamel. Military clutch backing. 1"W x 1"H. Silver. A nice collectible for your favorite rainfan, train buff, railway enthusiast or a nice memento of your trip! The Palmetto is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak over the 829 miles (1,334 km) from New York City south to Savannah, Georgia via the Northeast Corridor to Washington, DC, then via Richmond, Virginia, Fayetteville, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina. The Palmetto is a shorter version of the Silver Meteor, which continues south to Miami, Florida. Between 1996 and 2002 this service was called the Silver Palm. Although currently a day train, in the past the Palmetto provided overnight sleeper service to Florida. During fiscal year 2011, the Palmetto carried nearly 200,000 passengers, an increase of 3.8% from FY2010. The train had a total revenue of $16,438,480 during FY2011, a 7% increase over FY2010. 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 to: Add to My Favorite Stores | Sign up for our Store newsletter Discounts sent out monthly to subscribers
Price: 22.95 USD
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
End Time: 2024-02-11T04:09:19.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Transportation Type: Railroad & Trains
Exact Transportation: Railways
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Product Type: LAPEL PIN
