Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Passport Cover
$28.99
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Take the story of the Ma and Pa along on your journeys with this Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad passport cover. The railroad linked York, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland, on a notably winding route through small communities and scenic countryside. Formed in 1901 from two railways with narrow-gauge roots, it served passengers and freight before passenger operations ended in 1954. This travel accessory offers railroad enthusiasts and local history fans a way to celebrate a distinctive connection between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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.
Take the story of the Ma and Pa along on your journeys with this Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad passport cover. The railroad linked York, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland, on a notably winding route through small communities and scenic countryside. Formed in 1901 from two railways with narrow-gauge roots, it served passengers and freight before passenger operations ended in 1954. This travel accessory offers railroad enthusiasts and local history fans a way to celebrate a distinctive connection between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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.
| 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