Louisiana and Arkansas Railway Backpack
One size / Blackout
$65.99
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Take a piece of regional rail history along with the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway story. From its beginnings in 1898 among the timber communities of Arkansas and Louisiana, the line developed through changing ownership and became part of a wider route toward New Orleans. Its passenger names, the Shreveporter and Southern Belle, remain memorable touchpoints for collectors and train fans. This Backpack celebrates the railway’s distinctive identity and its connections to Stamps, Shreveport, Hope, and the communities shaped by historic rail travel.
The Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad was incorporated in Arkansas in 1898 to acquire former logging railroad properties in Arkansas and Louisiana. Led by timberman William Buchanan, with partners Harvey C. Couch and William C. Edenborn, it was headquartered in Stamps, Arkansas, where Buchanan’s Bodcaw Lumber Company was based. Reorganized as the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway in 1902, it came under Couch-led investor control on January 16, 1928. A newly chartered Delaware company acquired the railway and leased, then acquired, the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company, whose line connected New Orleans and Shreveport. The Shreveporter began service between Shreveport and Hope on December 30, 1928; The Hustler followed in 1932. After Couch’s interests gained control of Kansas City Southern Railway in 1939, the two properties were merged, with Kansas City Southern surviving and the L&A continuing as a subsidiary. Their connection enabled freight service between Kansas City and New Orleans, and the Southern Belle began running in 1940. The L&A identity faded as Kansas City Southern adopted its name across its properties. The Shreveporter ended in 1962 and the Southern Belle in 1969. The subsidiary was dissolved in 1992, while its former route remains part of Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
Take a piece of regional rail history along with the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway story. From its beginnings in 1898 among the timber communities of Arkansas and Louisiana, the line developed through changing ownership and became part of a wider route toward New Orleans. Its passenger names, the Shreveporter and Southern Belle, remain memorable touchpoints for collectors and train fans. This Backpack celebrates the railway’s distinctive identity and its connections to Stamps, Shreveport, Hope, and the communities shaped by historic rail travel.
The Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad was incorporated in Arkansas in 1898 to acquire former logging railroad properties in Arkansas and Louisiana. Led by timberman William Buchanan, with partners Harvey C. Couch and William C. Edenborn, it was headquartered in Stamps, Arkansas, where Buchanan’s Bodcaw Lumber Company was based. Reorganized as the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway in 1902, it came under Couch-led investor control on January 16, 1928. A newly chartered Delaware company acquired the railway and leased, then acquired, the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company, whose line connected New Orleans and Shreveport. The Shreveporter began service between Shreveport and Hope on December 30, 1928; The Hustler followed in 1932. After Couch’s interests gained control of Kansas City Southern Railway in 1939, the two properties were merged, with Kansas City Southern surviving and the L&A continuing as a subsidiary. Their connection enabled freight service between Kansas City and New Orleans, and the Southern Belle began running in 1940. The L&A identity faded as Kansas City Southern adopted its name across its properties. The Shreveporter ended in 1962 and the Southern Belle in 1969. The subsidiary was dissolved in 1992, while its former route remains part of Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
A rugged, everyday 20L backpack designed for days that move fast and demand durability. Built from water-repellent 600D polyester, it shrugsoff drizzle and light rain while protecting what matters inside. The padded laptop sleeve holds up to a 15" device snugly, and a fleece-lined pocket keeps sunglasses or small screens scratch-free. Two mesh side pockets keep a water bottle within easy reach, while roomy compartments organize chargers, notebooks, and daily essentials. Clean lines and practical pockets make this a dependable companion for commutes, classes, and short travel stints.
Product features
- Durable 600D polyester construction with water resistance
- 20L capacity, one-size carry for everyday use
- Padded sleeve fits up to a 15" laptop
- Fleece-lined pocket for eyewear or media devices
- Mesh side pockets for water bottles and quick access items
Care instructions
- Before cleaning the bag, remove all the items from the bag. Suggested to pretreat visible stains with stain remover. Mix warm water with laundry detergent and clean the bag with terry washcloth or soft bristle brush. Let the bag air dry.
| One size | |
| Width, in | 12.50 |
| Height, in | 19.00 |
| Depth, in | 5.50 |
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Product information: Oakley 921056ODM, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Before cleaning the bag, remove all the items from the bag. Suggested to pretreat visible stains with stain remover. Mix warm water with laundry detergent and clean the bag with terry washcloth or soft bristle brush. Let the bag air dry.