Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Spiral Notebook
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Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Spiral Notebook
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Make room for notes, plans, or railway research with this Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway spiral notebook. The company’s history connects coal transport, expanding routes, passenger trains, and communities stretching from Lake Ontario into western Pennsylvania. Its predecessor lines and 1885 reorganization add a compelling chapter to the story of regional rail. A fitting everyday notebook for train enthusiasts, history students, collectors, and anyone inspired by the practical networks 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.
Make room for notes, plans, or railway research with this Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway spiral notebook. The company’s history connects coal transport, expanding routes, passenger trains, and communities stretching from Lake Ontario into western Pennsylvania. Its predecessor lines and 1885 reorganization add a compelling chapter to the story of regional rail. A fitting everyday notebook for train enthusiasts, history students, collectors, and anyone inspired by the practical networks 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.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.