Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Golf Towel
16'' × 24''
$19.99
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Bring the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad into your golf routine with a towel inspired by the Ma and Pa. This regional railroad traced a winding path between York and Baltimore, serving towns across two states and carrying passengers, mail, and freight. Railfans remember its older equipment and scenic route, a distinctive chapter in local transportation history. A thoughtful choice for golfers who collect railroad memorabilia, appreciate Pennsylvania and Maryland heritage, or enjoy sharing stories of classic regional trains.
The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, known as the Ma and Pa and identified by reporting mark MPA, operated between York, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland. It grew from two 19th-century narrow-gauge railways: the Baltimore and Lehigh and the York Southern. After both converted to standard gauge, they merged to form the railroad on February 12, 1901. Its winding 77.2-mile route passed through places including Bel Air and Delta, connecting cities only 45 miles apart. The company carried passengers, mail, and freight, including slate, coal, lumber, furniture, and agricultural products. Known among railfans in the 1930s and 1940s for its older equipment and scenic, curving route, it later faced declining traffic. Passenger service ended August 31, 1954, and the Maryland trackage was abandoned in 1958. Emons Industries acquired the railroad in 1971; in 1976 it acquired a former Pennsylvania Railroad branch between York and Hanover. Emons merged its M&P subsidiary with Yorkrail in 1999 to form York Railway. The company’s remaining original line was mostly abandoned by 1984, while a short section is preserved in York County by the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Preservation Society.
Bring the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad into your golf routine with a towel inspired by the Ma and Pa. This regional railroad traced a winding path between York and Baltimore, serving towns across two states and carrying passengers, mail, and freight. Railfans remember its older equipment and scenic route, a distinctive chapter in local transportation history. A thoughtful choice for golfers who collect railroad memorabilia, appreciate Pennsylvania and Maryland heritage, or enjoy sharing stories of classic regional trains.
The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, known as the Ma and Pa and identified by reporting mark MPA, operated between York, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland. It grew from two 19th-century narrow-gauge railways: the Baltimore and Lehigh and the York Southern. After both converted to standard gauge, they merged to form the railroad on February 12, 1901. Its winding 77.2-mile route passed through places including Bel Air and Delta, connecting cities only 45 miles apart. The company carried passengers, mail, and freight, including slate, coal, lumber, furniture, and agricultural products. Known among railfans in the 1930s and 1940s for its older equipment and scenic, curving route, it later faced declining traffic. Passenger service ended August 31, 1954, and the Maryland trackage was abandoned in 1958. Emons Industries acquired the railroad in 1971; in 1976 it acquired a former Pennsylvania Railroad branch between York and Hanover. Emons merged its M&P subsidiary with Yorkrail in 1999 to form York Railway. The company’s remaining original line was mostly abandoned by 1984, while a short section is preserved in York County by the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Preservation Society.
Light, quick-drying, and built to travel with you on the course. This compact golf towel slips onto your bag with a solid gold grommet and ring, so it’s always within reach between swings. The dense microfiber weave soaks up moisture and cleans clubfaces without scratching. Its subtle printed logo sits low on the cloth for an understated look that won’t distract from your setup. Carry it clipped to your bag, loop it on your cart, or toss it in your travel kit—this towel is quietly reliable when the round gets long or the weather changes.
Product features
- Microfiber blend (80% polyester, 20% polyamide) for strength and durability
- Highly absorbent weave that dries quickly
- Compact one-size design: 16" × 24" (40.64cm × 60.96cm)
- Gold grommet with ring for easy attachment to golf bags or clips
- Single-side print with a low-profile logo placement
Care instructions
- Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle
| 16'' × 24'' | |
| Width, in | 16.00 |
| Length, in | 24.00 |
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: Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle