Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway Golf Towel
16'' × 24''
$19.99
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Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway Golf Towel
$19.99
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Bring a distinctive railroad-history connection to the golf course with this Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway golf towel. CM&W operated across Midwestern routes from 1987 to 1989, linking a brief company story to corridors between Chicago, Springfield, Roodhouse, St. Louis, and Kansas City. After bankruptcy, its lines passed to successor railroads, a fitting reminder of how route histories outlast corporate names. Made for railfans who enjoy golf as well as transportation history, it gives the CMNW reporting mark a place in a favorite pastime.
The Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway (CM&W), reporting mark CMNW, was a Class II railroad operating in the American Midwest from 1987 to 1989. Its routes had earlier been built and operated by the Chicago and Alton Railroad, including lines connecting Chicago and Springfield, Springfield with Roodhouse and St. Louis, and Roodhouse with Kansas City and St. Louis. The Chicago and Alton became part of the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad in 1947; that railroad merged into the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad in 1972. As Illinois Central Gulf spun off redundant routes, CM&W purchased lines from it on April 28, 1987. The railway struggled financially, deferred track maintenance, and entered bankruptcy within a year. Its lines were sold piecemeal in 1989. The Chicago-to-St. Louis route went to Southern Pacific Transportation Company at bankruptcy sale and later became part of Union Pacific following its purchase. Gateway Western Railway acquired the Kansas City-to-St. Louis route and the Roodhouse-to-Springfield segment; Gateway Western eventually came under Kansas City Southern control. CM&W was owned by Venango River, which used South Shore revenues for a time to support CM&W debt.
Bring a distinctive railroad-history connection to the golf course with this Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway golf towel. CM&W operated across Midwestern routes from 1987 to 1989, linking a brief company story to corridors between Chicago, Springfield, Roodhouse, St. Louis, and Kansas City. After bankruptcy, its lines passed to successor railroads, a fitting reminder of how route histories outlast corporate names. Made for railfans who enjoy golf as well as transportation history, it gives the CMNW reporting mark a place in a favorite pastime.
The Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway (CM&W), reporting mark CMNW, was a Class II railroad operating in the American Midwest from 1987 to 1989. Its routes had earlier been built and operated by the Chicago and Alton Railroad, including lines connecting Chicago and Springfield, Springfield with Roodhouse and St. Louis, and Roodhouse with Kansas City and St. Louis. The Chicago and Alton became part of the Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad in 1947; that railroad merged into the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad in 1972. As Illinois Central Gulf spun off redundant routes, CM&W purchased lines from it on April 28, 1987. The railway struggled financially, deferred track maintenance, and entered bankruptcy within a year. Its lines were sold piecemeal in 1989. The Chicago-to-St. Louis route went to Southern Pacific Transportation Company at bankruptcy sale and later became part of Union Pacific following its purchase. Gateway Western Railway acquired the Kansas City-to-St. Louis route and the Roodhouse-to-Springfield segment; Gateway Western eventually came under Kansas City Southern control. CM&W was owned by Venango River, which used South Shore revenues for a time to support CM&W debt.
Light, quick-drying, and built to travel with you on the course. This compact golf towel slips onto your bag with a solid gold grommet and ring, so it’s always within reach between swings. The dense microfiber weave soaks up moisture and cleans clubfaces without scratching. Its subtle printed logo sits low on the cloth for an understated look that won’t distract from your setup. Carry it clipped to your bag, loop it on your cart, or toss it in your travel kit—this towel is quietly reliable when the round gets long or the weather changes.
Product features
- Microfiber blend (80% polyester, 20% polyamide) for strength and durability
- Highly absorbent weave that dries quickly
- Compact one-size design: 16" × 24" (40.64cm × 60.96cm)
- Gold grommet with ring for easy attachment to golf bags or clips
- Single-side print with a low-profile logo placement
Care instructions
- Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle
| 16'' × 24'' | |
| Width, in | 16.00 |
| Length, in | 24.00 |