Chicago Great Western Railway Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Chicago Great Western Railway Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
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Keep Chicago Great Western Railway history close with this Double-Sided Keychain Charm. The Corn Belt Route connected major Midwestern cities, from Chicago and Minneapolis to Omaha and Kansas City, and made Oelwein, Iowa, its operational center. Its journey from regional beginnings to a 1968 merger reflects the changing shape of American railroading. A compact keepsake for railway collectors, former route communities, and anyone who enjoys carrying a reminder of this independent carrier's story.
Founded by Alpheus Beede Stickney in 1885 as the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad, the Chicago Great Western began as a regional line between St. Paul and the Iowa state line. Its predecessor, the Minnesota and North Western, started building south from St. Paul toward Dubuque in 1884. The Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Railroad acquired it in 1887, then extended its reach to Omaha, St. Joseph, and Chicago. Reorganized as the Chicago Great Western in 1892, the carrier linked Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Kansas City across the Midwest. Oelwein, Iowa, became its headquarters and principal shop site; construction there was completed in 1899. Known as the Corn Belt Route, it developed a reputation for operational innovation, including early self-propelled railcars and trailer-on-flatcar freight service. It converted fully to diesel power by 1950. Passenger service ended on September 30, 1965. After a proposed merger was contested for four years, the railway joined the Chicago and North Western Railway on July 1, 1968. The successor abandoned most former Great Western track. Some former rights of way later became trails bearing the Great Western name.
Keep Chicago Great Western Railway history close with this Double-Sided Keychain Charm. The Corn Belt Route connected major Midwestern cities, from Chicago and Minneapolis to Omaha and Kansas City, and made Oelwein, Iowa, its operational center. Its journey from regional beginnings to a 1968 merger reflects the changing shape of American railroading. A compact keepsake for railway collectors, former route communities, and anyone who enjoys carrying a reminder of this independent carrier's story.
Founded by Alpheus Beede Stickney in 1885 as the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad, the Chicago Great Western began as a regional line between St. Paul and the Iowa state line. Its predecessor, the Minnesota and North Western, started building south from St. Paul toward Dubuque in 1884. The Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Railroad acquired it in 1887, then extended its reach to Omaha, St. Joseph, and Chicago. Reorganized as the Chicago Great Western in 1892, the carrier linked Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Kansas City across the Midwest. Oelwein, Iowa, became its headquarters and principal shop site; construction there was completed in 1899. Known as the Corn Belt Route, it developed a reputation for operational innovation, including early self-propelled railcars and trailer-on-flatcar freight service. It converted fully to diesel power by 1950. Passenger service ended on September 30, 1965. After a proposed merger was contested for four years, the railway joined the Chicago and North Western Railway on July 1, 1968. The successor abandoned most former Great Western track. Some former rights of way later became trails bearing the Great Western name.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.