The 40th anniversary exhibit train continues to tour the East Coast before continuing on its yearlong cross-country journey, and you can play a role in its success by helping out. If you want the opportunity to be part of Amtrak history, and to meet fellow employees and supporters of passenger rail, please sign up. To volunteer, email your name, shift preference (8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.), the day you would like to help out, and your email and phone number to greatamericanstations@amtrak.com. Please write the words Volunteer and your preferred volunteer location in the subject line of the email, e.g. Volunteer-Freeport.

The train will be visiting Jackson, Michigan on October 8 and 9, 2011 between 10 a.m and 4 p.m. Visit http://www.amtrak40th.com/exhibit-train/stops/jackson-mi for more information.