Louisiana and Arkansas Railway Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Bring a piece of regional railroad history into everyday wear with this Louisiana and Arkansas Railway cuffed beanie. The line grew from timber-era routes in Arkansas and Louisiana, with Stamps serving as an early home base. Its story later joined the Kansas City Southern system, connecting the heartland with New Orleans. For railway enthusiasts and collectors, this beanie recalls the people, places, and changing identities behind a storied Southern route, from the Shreveporter to the Southern Belle.
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.
Bring a piece of regional railroad history into everyday wear with this Louisiana and Arkansas Railway cuffed beanie. The line grew from timber-era routes in Arkansas and Louisiana, with Stamps serving as an early home base. Its story later joined the Kansas City Southern system, connecting the heartland with New Orleans. For railway enthusiasts and collectors, this beanie recalls the people, places, and changing identities behind a storied Southern route, from the Shreveporter to the Southern Belle.
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.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Yupoong 1501KC, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.