{"product_id":"chicago-missouri-and-western-railway-metal-bottle-opener","title":"Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway Metal Bottle Opener","description":"GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate a short-lived carrier with this Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway metal bottle opener. CM\u0026amp;W operated for only a brief period, from 1987 to 1989, but its routes carried forward corridors associated with the Chicago and Alton and later railroad successors. The CMNW reporting mark makes this a distinctive keepsake for rail enthusiasts who follow the corporate changes behind familiar Midwestern lines. Keep it close for home gatherings, railway club events, or as a thoughtful present for someone who appreciates the compact, consequential story of CM\u0026amp;W.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway (CM\u0026amp;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\u0026amp;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\u0026amp;W was owned by Venango River, which used South Shore revenues for a time to support CM\u0026amp;W debt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOne size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eWidth, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e5.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eHeight, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Silver","offer_id":54761586819356,"sku":"14063669214422342411","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2517\/5580\/files\/2558085775687711736_2048.jpg?v=1792912386","url":"https:\/\/ghostcorpapparel.com\/products\/chicago-missouri-and-western-railway-metal-bottle-opener","provider":"Ghost Corp Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}