Chicago and Alton Railroad Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
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$29.99
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Chicago and Alton Railroad Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
$29.99
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For young rail fans, this Chicago and Alton Railroad youth hoodie celebrates a railway that connected communities across the Midwest. Its origins trace to an 1847 Illinois charter for service between Alton and Springfield. Extensions reached Bloomington and Joliet, and the broader network served Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City. Corporate reorganizations changed the company over time, ending in a 1947 merger. The story makes this piece a comfortable way to show interest in railroad heritage and historic routes.
The Alton Railroad was the final name of a railway linking Chicago with Alton, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and Kansas City, Missouri. Its earliest ancestor, the Alton and Sangamon Railroad, was chartered in Illinois on February 27, 1847, to connect Alton with Springfield. The line was completed in 1852, and its first locomotive trip ran from Alton to Springfield on September 9 that year. Extensions reached Bloomington in 1854 and Joliet in 1855; a leased Joliet and Chicago route then provided continuous rail service to Chicago. Reorganizations led to the St. Louis, Alton and Chicago Railroad around 1857 and the Chicago and Alton Railroad in 1862. Bloomington became the company’s headquarters and main repair center. The Chicago and Alton was purchased by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1931; in 1942, the Alton was released to the courts. The Alton Railroad merged into the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad on May 31, 1947. Later successor lines included the Illinois Central Gulf and Chicago, Missouri and Western. Today, the former Chicago–St. Louis route is part of Union Pacific, while the Kansas City line is part of the CPKC system.
For young rail fans, this Chicago and Alton Railroad youth hoodie celebrates a railway that connected communities across the Midwest. Its origins trace to an 1847 Illinois charter for service between Alton and Springfield. Extensions reached Bloomington and Joliet, and the broader network served Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City. Corporate reorganizations changed the company over time, ending in a 1947 merger. The story makes this piece a comfortable way to show interest in railroad heritage and historic routes.
The Alton Railroad was the final name of a railway linking Chicago with Alton, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and Kansas City, Missouri. Its earliest ancestor, the Alton and Sangamon Railroad, was chartered in Illinois on February 27, 1847, to connect Alton with Springfield. The line was completed in 1852, and its first locomotive trip ran from Alton to Springfield on September 9 that year. Extensions reached Bloomington in 1854 and Joliet in 1855; a leased Joliet and Chicago route then provided continuous rail service to Chicago. Reorganizations led to the St. Louis, Alton and Chicago Railroad around 1857 and the Chicago and Alton Railroad in 1862. Bloomington became the company’s headquarters and main repair center. The Chicago and Alton was purchased by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1931; in 1942, the Alton was released to the courts. The Alton Railroad merged into the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad on May 31, 1947. Later successor lines included the Illinois Central Gulf and Chicago, Missouri and Western. Today, the former Chicago–St. Louis route is part of Union Pacific, while the Kansas City line is part of the CPKC system.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly midweight fleece (8 oz/yd²) — durable, smooth fabric for lasting prints
- Twill necktape and sewn-in label for added comfort and stability
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and convenient storage
- Embroidery available on left or center chest; DTF wrist prints with DTG body printing
- Meets children’s safety and compliance standards; runs true to size
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
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Product information: Gildan 18500B, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For children
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean