Lehigh and New England Railroad Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Lehigh and New England Railroad Passport Cover
$28.99
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Take railroad history along on your travels with a passport cover honoring the Lehigh and New England Railroad. Organized in 1895, the L&NE planned an ambitious link between Pennsylvania and New England, though its own line from Slatington to Pine Island was never completed. Trackage rights and a changing collection of Pennsylvania routes shaped its story before operations ended in 1961. For railfans and curious travelers alike, this accessory celebrates the regional connections, coal traffic, and diesel-era legacy of a distinctive northeastern carrier.
The Lehigh and New England Railroad (L&NE) was organized on April 2, 1895, as successor to the Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and Boston Railroad. Its long-planned route linked Pennsylvania with New England, although the line from Slatington to Pine Island was never completed; the railroad used trackage rights to reach parts of its intended route. Earlier predecessor companies had pursued a Poughkeepsie Bridge connection, and the Philadelphia and Reading Railway briefly controlled related lines in the early 1890s. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company gained control of the L&NE in 1904. Subsequent additions included the Lehigh and Lackawanna, Wind Gap and Delaware, Northampton, and Panther Creek railroads, along with lines serving Bethlehem, Martins Creek, Tamaqua, and Summit Hill. A Reading lease was rejected in 1926. Although the railroad remained profitable, declining prospects for anthracite coal led its directors to end operations on October 31, 1961. Some Pennsylvania lines passed to the Lehigh and New England Railway, formed by the Central Railroad of New Jersey; other surviving trackage later went to Conrail in 1976. The L&NE is also remembered for diesel locomotives, mostly built by Alco.
Take railroad history along on your travels with a passport cover honoring the Lehigh and New England Railroad. Organized in 1895, the L&NE planned an ambitious link between Pennsylvania and New England, though its own line from Slatington to Pine Island was never completed. Trackage rights and a changing collection of Pennsylvania routes shaped its story before operations ended in 1961. For railfans and curious travelers alike, this accessory celebrates the regional connections, coal traffic, and diesel-era legacy of a distinctive northeastern carrier.
The Lehigh and New England Railroad (L&NE) was organized on April 2, 1895, as successor to the Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and Boston Railroad. Its long-planned route linked Pennsylvania with New England, although the line from Slatington to Pine Island was never completed; the railroad used trackage rights to reach parts of its intended route. Earlier predecessor companies had pursued a Poughkeepsie Bridge connection, and the Philadelphia and Reading Railway briefly controlled related lines in the early 1890s. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company gained control of the L&NE in 1904. Subsequent additions included the Lehigh and Lackawanna, Wind Gap and Delaware, Northampton, and Panther Creek railroads, along with lines serving Bethlehem, Martins Creek, Tamaqua, and Summit Hill. A Reading lease was rejected in 1926. Although the railroad remained profitable, declining prospects for anthracite coal led its directors to end operations on October 31, 1961. Some Pennsylvania lines passed to the Lehigh and New England Railway, formed by the Central Railroad of New Jersey; other surviving trackage later went to Conrail in 1976. The L&NE is also remembered for diesel locomotives, mostly built by Alco.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth