Conrail (Consolidated Rail Corporation) Spiral Notebook
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Write down routes, observations, lists, and ideas with a reminder of Conrail’s remarkable rise in Northeastern freight railroading. This Conrail spiral notebook reflects the company formed in 1974 and launched in 1976 from the lines of Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna, Reading, Lehigh Valley, and others. For fans of Conrail Blue, CR reporting marks, and Conrail Quality, it offers a useful everyday connection to the company’s history, privatization, and continuing Shared Assets operations.
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) Spiral Notebook
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Write down routes, observations, lists, and ideas with a reminder of Conrail’s remarkable rise in Northeastern freight railroading. This Conrail spiral notebook reflects the company formed in 1974 and launched in 1976 from the lines of Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna, Reading, Lehigh Valley, and others. For fans of Conrail Blue, CR reporting marks, and Conrail Quality, it offers a useful everyday connection to the company’s history, privatization, and continuing Shared Assets operations.
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.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.
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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 soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.