Cincinnati Northern Railroad (1894-1938) Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
White / 2T
$14.99
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Cincinnati Northern Railroad (1894-1938) Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
$14.99
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Introduce young rail fans to the story of the Cincinnati Northern Railroad with a design inspired by the line that connected communities across Ohio and Michigan. Its roots included early narrow-gauge track, local construction efforts, and a route completed between Addison and Carlisle in 1887. The Cincinnati Northern name arrived in 1894, before the railroad joined the Big Four in 1938. A thoughtful choice for family outings, railroad gatherings, and little historians discovering regional transportation history.
The Cincinnati Northern Railroad developed from several rail lines planned or built across western Ohio and southern Michigan. Early efforts to build north from Cincinnati were interrupted by the Panic of 1857. The Celina, Van Wert and State Line Extension opened in stages from 1879 to 1880, initially using narrow gauge track, while other local companies built segments near Paulding and Van Wert. In 1881, the Cincinnati, Van Wert and Michigan Railroad took over and extended parts of this network. It joined with the Jackson and Ohio Railroad in 1886 to form the Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Railroad, which completed a line from Addison, Michigan, to Carlisle, Ohio, in 1887. The company extended access toward Cincinnati and reorganized as the Cincinnati and Michigan Railroad in 1892, then as the Cincinnati, Jackson and Michigan Railway. The Cincinnati Northern Railroad name was adopted in December 1894. The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway acquired it in 1901; the railroad was formally merged into that company effective June 30, 1938. That successor was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad. Most of the roughly 186-mile route from Franklin, Ohio, to Jackson, Michigan, has since been abandoned; a few sections remain in use.
Introduce young rail fans to the story of the Cincinnati Northern Railroad with a design inspired by the line that connected communities across Ohio and Michigan. Its roots included early narrow-gauge track, local construction efforts, and a route completed between Addison and Carlisle in 1887. The Cincinnati Northern name arrived in 1894, before the railroad joined the Big Four in 1938. A thoughtful choice for family outings, railroad gatherings, and little historians discovering regional transportation history.
The Cincinnati Northern Railroad developed from several rail lines planned or built across western Ohio and southern Michigan. Early efforts to build north from Cincinnati were interrupted by the Panic of 1857. The Celina, Van Wert and State Line Extension opened in stages from 1879 to 1880, initially using narrow gauge track, while other local companies built segments near Paulding and Van Wert. In 1881, the Cincinnati, Van Wert and Michigan Railroad took over and extended parts of this network. It joined with the Jackson and Ohio Railroad in 1886 to form the Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackinaw Railroad, which completed a line from Addison, Michigan, to Carlisle, Ohio, in 1887. The company extended access toward Cincinnati and reorganized as the Cincinnati and Michigan Railroad in 1892, then as the Cincinnati, Jackson and Michigan Railway. The Cincinnati Northern Railroad name was adopted in December 1894. The Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway acquired it in 1901; the railroad was formally merged into that company effective June 30, 1938. That successor was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad. Most of the roughly 186-mile route from Franklin, Ohio, to Jackson, Michigan, has since been abandoned; a few sections remain in use.
| 2T | 3T | 4T | 5T | |
| Width, in | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 |
| Length, in | 15.50 | 16.50 | 17.50 | 18.50 |
Product features
- Lightweight 4.2 oz fabric for breathable comfort
- 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton in solid colors for a soft hand
- Heather options include cotton/poly blends for stretch and durability
- Side seams provide structure and a stable fit
- Tear-away label to prevent irritation
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dry clean