Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Metal Sign
7" x 5" (Horizontal) / 0.12''
$69.99
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Bring an ambitious chapter of railroad history into your space with this Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Metal Sign. Founded in 1866, the A&P set out to create a route from Missouri toward California, but its planned central connection was never completed. Instead, two separate divisions developed through Missouri, Oklahoma, and the Southwest before entering different successor systems. The name recalls an age of expansion, partnerships, and far-reaching rail plans. A fitting display for a home office, workshop, or collection devoted to American rail heritage.
The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was incorporated by Congress in 1866 to build a route from Springfield, Missouri, toward California, with a branch from Van Buren, Arkansas. The planned central connection was never completed, leaving two separate operating divisions. Its Missouri history began with the Pacific Railroad’s Southwest Branch, built from Franklin, later called Pacific, to Rolla by 1861. After financial failures and transfers of ownership, the A&P acquired the line in 1867 and extended rails through Missouri to Seneca and west into Oklahoma. In 1876, the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway took over the Missouri division and leased the Central division, later extending service to Tulsa. In 1880, that company and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad agreed to jointly control the A&P. The Western division was built from Isleta, New Mexico, to Needles, California, where it met the Southern Pacific in 1883. Following receiverships in the 1890s, the Western division passed to the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad in 1897, while the Central division went to the reorganized St. Louis and San Francisco Railway. The A&P ceased to exist that year. Its two segments entered successor systems that ultimately joined in the 1995 creation of BNSF Railway.
Bring an ambitious chapter of railroad history into your space with this Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Metal Sign. Founded in 1866, the A&P set out to create a route from Missouri toward California, but its planned central connection was never completed. Instead, two separate divisions developed through Missouri, Oklahoma, and the Southwest before entering different successor systems. The name recalls an age of expansion, partnerships, and far-reaching rail plans. A fitting display for a home office, workshop, or collection devoted to American rail heritage.
The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was incorporated by Congress in 1866 to build a route from Springfield, Missouri, toward California, with a branch from Van Buren, Arkansas. The planned central connection was never completed, leaving two separate operating divisions. Its Missouri history began with the Pacific Railroad’s Southwest Branch, built from Franklin, later called Pacific, to Rolla by 1861. After financial failures and transfers of ownership, the A&P acquired the line in 1867 and extended rails through Missouri to Seneca and west into Oklahoma. In 1876, the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway took over the Missouri division and leased the Central division, later extending service to Tulsa. In 1880, that company and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad agreed to jointly control the A&P. The Western division was built from Isleta, New Mexico, to Needles, California, where it met the Southern Pacific in 1883. Following receiverships in the 1890s, the Western division passed to the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad in 1897, while the Central division went to the reorganized St. Louis and San Francisco Railway. The A&P ceased to exist that year. Its two segments entered successor systems that ultimately joined in the 1995 creation of BNSF Railway.
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | |
| Width, in | 7.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 |
Product features
- 100% white aluminum composite — strong, rigid, and lightweight
- Matte full-color print on one side for crisp, non-reflective finish
- Eleven sizes available; horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Includes one mounting block, metal plate, and double-sided tape; customer assembly required
- Indoor use only — durable for interior displays
Care instructions
- Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.