Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Passport Cover
$28.99
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Carry a connection to railroad history on your travels with this Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway passport cover. The railway linked western Pennsylvania coalfields with Buffalo, Rochester, and other communities, and its network even connected with a cross-lake service to Cobourg. From ambitious expansion to changing ownership, its story reflects the routes and partnerships that shaped regional travel and trade. A considered choice for rail enthusiasts and history-minded travelers who enjoy a little heritage on the road.
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.
Carry a connection to railroad history on your travels with this Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway passport cover. The railway linked western Pennsylvania coalfields with Buffalo, Rochester, and other communities, and its network even connected with a cross-lake service to Cobourg. From ambitious expansion to changing ownership, its story reflects the routes and partnerships that shaped regional travel and trade. A considered choice for rail enthusiasts and history-minded travelers who enjoy a little heritage on the road.
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.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth