Illinois Central Railroad Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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$19.99
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Add Illinois Central Railroad history to the kitchen, workshop, or railfan display with this square porcelain fridge magnet. IC’s story reaches back to its 1851 charter and the first federal land-grant railroad, then forward through landmark routes between Chicago and the Gulf region. For collectors who know the City of New Orleans, Panama Limited, and the distinctive IC identity, it is a compact reminder of a railroad that remains deeply woven into American travel history.
Illinois Central Railroad, reporting mark IC, was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly on February 10, 1851, following a federal land grant signed in 1850. It became the first land-grant railroad in the United States. When completed in 1856, its main line from Cairo, Illinois, to Galena was the world’s longest railroad, with a branch from Centralia to Chicago. The system later expanded into Iowa, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Nebraska, linking Chicago with New Orleans and Mobile. Passenger operations included the Panama Limited, City of New Orleans, Green Diamond, Hawkeye, and City of Miami. In 1972, Illinois Central merged with Gulf, Mobile and Ohio to form Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. The company resumed the Illinois Central Railroad name in 1988. Canadian National Railway acquired control in 1998, integrated operations in 1999, and retains Illinois Central as a non-operating subsidiary.
Illinois Central Railroad Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
| 2" x 2" | |
|---|---|
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Add Illinois Central Railroad history to the kitchen, workshop, or railfan display with this square porcelain fridge magnet. IC’s story reaches back to its 1851 charter and the first federal land-grant railroad, then forward through landmark routes between Chicago and the Gulf region. For collectors who know the City of New Orleans, Panama Limited, and the distinctive IC identity, it is a compact reminder of a railroad that remains deeply woven into American travel history.
Illinois Central Railroad, reporting mark IC, was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly on February 10, 1851, following a federal land grant signed in 1850. It became the first land-grant railroad in the United States. When completed in 1856, its main line from Cairo, Illinois, to Galena was the world’s longest railroad, with a branch from Centralia to Chicago. The system later expanded into Iowa, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Nebraska, linking Chicago with New Orleans and Mobile. Passenger operations included the Panama Limited, City of New Orleans, Green Diamond, Hawkeye, and City of Miami. In 1972, Illinois Central merged with Gulf, Mobile and Ohio to form Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. The company resumed the Illinois Central Railroad name in 1988. Canadian National Railway acquired control in 1998, integrated operations in 1999, and retains Illinois Central as a non-operating subsidiary.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth