Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Luggage Tag
$16.99
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Take a piece of railroad history along on every journey with this Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway luggage tag. The line connected western Pennsylvania coalfields with Buffalo, Rochester, and communities across its route, building a network that reached from Lake Ontario into Pennsylvania. Its story of ambitious expansion and changing rail connections makes this a distinctive choice for travelers who appreciate regional history, historic trains, and the practical infrastructure that once linked towns and markets.
The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway grew from repeated efforts to create a dependable route for western Pennsylvania coal to Buffalo, Rochester, and smaller communities. The Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad was formed on 29 January 1881 from the remains of the Rochester and State Line Railroad, and expanded into Pennsylvania coal country. Construction companies built new lines and branches before being folded into the railroad. Expansion strained its finances, and it went bankrupt in May 1885. Adrian Iselin bought its remaining assets on 16 October 1885, and that October the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway emerged as its successor. The railway connected coalfields with markets through a network extending from Lake Ontario into western Pennsylvania. It built a coal dock at the mouth of the Genesee River, expanded in 1909 and 1913, and began a cross-lake service to Cobourg with the Grand Trunk Railway in 1907. Freight, especially coal, was its principal business, though it also ran passenger trains between Rochester and Pittsburgh. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ended its Buffalo–Pittsburgh passenger service on 15 October 1955. The railway itself ended in 1932, when it was absorbed by the Baltimore and Ohio.
Take a piece of railroad history along on every journey with this Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway luggage tag. The line connected western Pennsylvania coalfields with Buffalo, Rochester, and communities across its route, building a network that reached from Lake Ontario into Pennsylvania. Its story of ambitious expansion and changing rail connections makes this a distinctive choice for travelers who appreciate regional history, historic trains, and the practical infrastructure that once linked towns and markets.
The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway grew from repeated efforts to create a dependable route for western Pennsylvania coal to Buffalo, Rochester, and smaller communities. The Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad was formed on 29 January 1881 from the remains of the Rochester and State Line Railroad, and expanded into Pennsylvania coal country. Construction companies built new lines and branches before being folded into the railroad. Expansion strained its finances, and it went bankrupt in May 1885. Adrian Iselin bought its remaining assets on 16 October 1885, and that October the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway emerged as its successor. The railway connected coalfields with markets through a network extending from Lake Ontario into western Pennsylvania. It built a coal dock at the mouth of the Genesee River, expanded in 1909 and 1913, and began a cross-lake service to Cobourg with the Grand Trunk Railway in 1907. Freight, especially coal, was its principal business, though it also ran passenger trains between Rochester and Pittsburgh. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ended its Buffalo–Pittsburgh passenger service on 15 October 1955. The railway itself ended in 1932, when it was absorbed by the Baltimore and Ohio.
| 2.4'' × 4'' | |
| Width, in | 2.40 |
| Height, in | 4.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.20 |
Product features
- Durable 100% acrylic body with glossy printed front
- Adjustable black leather strap with buckle
- One-side high-definition print in vibrant colors
- Rear opening pocket for business card or contact info
- Compact size 2.4” × 4” (6 × 10 cm)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth