Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Ceramic Ornament
Celebrate the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway with a ceramic ornament rooted in the history of American rail travel. Chartered in 1859, the Santa Fe expanded from Kansas across the West and Southwest, ultimately linking Chicago and Los Angeles and becoming an enduring railroad icon. This ornament offers collectors and railfans a meaningful seasonal display piece for a tree, office, rail room, or year-round collection. It honors AT&SF heritage, classic routes, and the transition of the Santa Fe legacy into BNSF.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, commonly called the Santa Fe or AT&SF, was chartered in February 1859 to serve Atchison and Topeka, Kansas, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its first general office building opened in Topeka in 1869. The line reached the Kansas-Colorado border in 1873 and Pueblo in 1876; a branch from Lamy reached Santa Fe in 1880 after the main route bypassed the city because of mountainous terrain. Through acquisitions and construction, the system reached Chicago in 1887 and completed a Chicago-Los Angeles mainline that year. The railroad expanded across much of the West and Southwest, including California, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. Known for freight, intermodal work, and notable passenger trains, it ended independent operations after merging with Burlington Northern on December 31, 1996. The combined railroad became the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, later known as BNSF.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing