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ATK-07-062
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May 31, 2007
Amtrak & Lionel Launch 2007 Essay Contest
Entry forms Available on Amtrak — Nationwide
Grand Prize: The Santa Fe El Capitan™ train by Lionel
WASHINGTON – It's that time again for the Lionel Kid's Essay Contest. Amtrak and Lionel are partnering this summer for the eighth annual writing contest on-board 43 participating Amtrak trains nationwide.
Children ages 12 and under will have a chance to win the grand-prize, The Santa Fe El Capitan™ toy train set, by describing what they like best about riding Amtrak.
Fourteen lucky first-prize winners will receive The New York Central Flyer™ train set. Winners will be judged on content and originality by a panel of Amtrak judges. The contest begins June 1, 2007 and continues through August 31, 2007.
Entry forms will be available onboard 43 of Amtrak routes across the country including: California Zephyr, Texas Eagle, Ann Rutledge, Blue Water, Hiawatha Service, Hooiser State, Illini, Illinois Zephyr, Missouri Mules, Pere Marquette, State House, Wolverine, Capitol Limited, Vermonter, Acela, NEC Regional, Adirondack, Cardinal, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Lake Shore Limited, Lake Shore Limited (NY/Boston section), Maple Leaf, NEC Regional, Palmetto, Pennsylvanian, Downeaster, Capitol Corridor, Cascades, Empire Builder, San Joaquin, City of New Orleans, Auto Train, Carolinian, Crescent, Piedmont, Silver Meteor, Silver Star, Coast Starlight, Heartland Flyer, Pacific Surfliner, Southwest Chief and Sunset Limited.
About Lionel
Lionel LLC is one of the world's leading marketers of model trains and accessories. Established in 1900, the Lionel name is the most widely recognized brand in the toy train industry and one of the most recognized brands in America.
About Amtrak
Amtrak passengers enjoy rail service in more than 500 communities in 46 states across a 21,000-mile route system. For schedules, fares and reservations, visit Amtrak's Web site at Amtrak.com
