Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Lehigh and Hudson River Railway Ceramic Ornament
$15.99
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Celebrate the Lehigh and Hudson River Railway with an ornament inspired by a memorable chapter of northeastern rail history. The L&HR linked regional freight routes through New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, reaching Maybrook and connections toward the Poughkeepsie Bridge. Its story includes local dairy, coal, and zinc traffic, the end of passenger service in 1939, and the transition into Conrail in 1976. A meaningful seasonal keepsake for railfans and regional transportation history collectors.
The Lehigh and Hudson River Railway (L&HR) grew from the Warwick Valley Railroad, organized in 1860 to connect Warwick, New York, with the Erie at Greycourt. The Warwick line opened in 1862. In 1881, the Lehigh and Hudson River, Pequest and Wallkill, and Wawayanda companies combined; the Warwick Valley joined on April 1, 1882, creating the L&HR. Its route linked Belvidere, New Jersey, and Greycourt, later extending northeast to Maybrook, where freight could continue over the Poughkeepsie Bridge toward New England. A Delaware River bridge and related railroad companies were consolidated with the L&HR in 1912, completing a connection to Easton, Pennsylvania. The 72-mile bridge line carried freight between connecting railroads, while also serving local dairy, coal, and zinc traffic. Passenger service ended in 1939, and steam gave way to diesel locomotives by 1950. After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1972, the railway was absorbed into Conrail in 1976. Later, sections passed to successor operators, including the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway and Norfolk Southern; parts of the former route were abandoned or became trails.
Celebrate the Lehigh and Hudson River Railway with an ornament inspired by a memorable chapter of northeastern rail history. The L&HR linked regional freight routes through New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, reaching Maybrook and connections toward the Poughkeepsie Bridge. Its story includes local dairy, coal, and zinc traffic, the end of passenger service in 1939, and the transition into Conrail in 1976. A meaningful seasonal keepsake for railfans and regional transportation history collectors.
The Lehigh and Hudson River Railway (L&HR) grew from the Warwick Valley Railroad, organized in 1860 to connect Warwick, New York, with the Erie at Greycourt. The Warwick line opened in 1862. In 1881, the Lehigh and Hudson River, Pequest and Wallkill, and Wawayanda companies combined; the Warwick Valley joined on April 1, 1882, creating the L&HR. Its route linked Belvidere, New Jersey, and Greycourt, later extending northeast to Maybrook, where freight could continue over the Poughkeepsie Bridge toward New England. A Delaware River bridge and related railroad companies were consolidated with the L&HR in 1912, completing a connection to Easton, Pennsylvania. The 72-mile bridge line carried freight between connecting railroads, while also serving local dairy, coal, and zinc traffic. Passenger service ended in 1939, and steam gave way to diesel locomotives by 1950. After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1972, the railway was absorbed into Conrail in 1976. Later, sections passed to successor operators, including the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway and Norfolk Southern; parts of the former route were abandoned or became trails.
| 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, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
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