Conrail (Consolidated Rail Corporation) Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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$15.99
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Celebrate a defining railroad legacy with a Conrail ceramic ornament. The design honors Consolidated Rail Corporation, formed in 1974 and operating from 1976 to preserve and rebuild freight service across the Northeast. Its heritage reaches back through Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna, Reading, Lehigh Valley, CNJ, and other historic lines. For fans of Conrail Quality, CR, blue locomotives, and the 1999 CSX and Norfolk Southern transition, it brings railroad history into seasonal displays and collector spaces.
Conrail, formally the Consolidated Rail Corporation, was created by the federal government to preserve potentially profitable freight lines from bankrupt Northeastern railroads. Incorporated in Pennsylvania on October 25, 1974, it began operations on April 1, 1976. Its system drew on Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Lehigh and Hudson River, and portions of Ann Arbor. Penn Central itself had resulted from the 1968 merger of the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad. After early losses, infrastructure rebuilding, regulatory change, and management improvements helped Conrail become profitable in the 1980s. The company was privatized in 1987. CSX and Norfolk Southern agreed in 1997 to acquire and divide most of Conrail; they took control in August 1998 and began operating their portions on June 1, 1999. Conrail remains jointly owned, operating Shared Assets Areas in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Detroit.
Conrail (Consolidated Rail Corporation) Ceramic Ornament
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Celebrate a defining railroad legacy with a Conrail ceramic ornament. The design honors Consolidated Rail Corporation, formed in 1974 and operating from 1976 to preserve and rebuild freight service across the Northeast. Its heritage reaches back through Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna, Reading, Lehigh Valley, CNJ, and other historic lines. For fans of Conrail Quality, CR, blue locomotives, and the 1999 CSX and Norfolk Southern transition, it brings railroad history into seasonal displays and collector spaces.
Conrail, formally the Consolidated Rail Corporation, was created by the federal government to preserve potentially profitable freight lines from bankrupt Northeastern railroads. Incorporated in Pennsylvania on October 25, 1974, it began operations on April 1, 1976. Its system drew on Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Lehigh and Hudson River, and portions of Ann Arbor. Penn Central itself had resulted from the 1968 merger of the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad. After early losses, infrastructure rebuilding, regulatory change, and management improvements helped Conrail become profitable in the 1980s. The company was privatized in 1987. CSX and Norfolk Southern agreed in 1997 to acquire and divide most of Conrail; they took control in August 1998 and began operating their portions on June 1, 1999. Conrail remains jointly owned, operating Shared Assets Areas in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Detroit.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing