"After two years of rumbling through on their way between Santa Barbara and San Diego, Amtrak trains will provide Burbank with twice-daily service. The stops are the result of a three-year campaign by Burbank officials to attract Amtrak to the city." (L.A.Times, June 1990). Amtrak Burbank to San Diego Dedication. June 1990.
The press and public are on hand for the Amtrak Burbank to San Diego Dedication. "After two years of rumbling through on their way between Santa Barbara and San Diego, Amtrak trains will provide Burbank with twice-daily service. The stops are the result of a three-year campaign by Burbank officials to attract Amtrak to the city." (L.A.Times, June 1990).
Looking down the track. "After two years of rumbling through on their way between Santa Barbara and San Diego, Amtrak trains will provide Burbank with twice-daily service. The stops are the result of a three-year campaign by Burbank officials to attract Amtrak to the city." (L.A.Times, June 1990). Amtrak Burbank to San Diego Dedication. June 1990.
A small boy looks on as the train passes by. "After two years of rumbling through on their way between Santa Barbara and San Diego, Amtrak trains will provide Burbank with twice-daily service. The stops are the result of a three-year campaign by Burbank officials to attract Amtrak to the city." (L.A.Times, June 1990). Amtrak Burbank to San Diego Dedication. June 1990.
Bud Ovrom poses with a countdown to Metrolink sign. Sign says service begins October 26, 1992 with 63 days to go, which would place the photo as having been taken in August 1992.
On April 26, 1995 the city hosted a dedication ceremony for the Burbank Airport Amtrak Station. According to the Los Angeles Times, "Air travelers from as far away as Oxnard and Downtown Los Angeles will soon be able to hop aboard a Metrolink train and stop within feet of Burbank Airport's terminal entrance."
On April 26, 1995 the city hosted a dedication ceremony for the Burbank Airport Amtrak Station. According to the Los Angeles Times, "Air travelers from as far away as Oxnard and Downtown Los Angeles will soon be able to hop aboard a Metrolink train and stop within feet of Burbank Airport's terminal entrance."
