New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Golf Towel
16'' × 24''
$19.99
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$19.99
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Bring the Nickel Plate Road’s unmistakable railroad story to time on the course. Organized in 1881 to connect Buffalo and Chicago, the line began full-system service in 1882 and eventually expanded toward St. Louis. Its merger into Norfolk and Western in 1964 linked the company’s history to a wider American rail legacy. This golf towel is a distinctive choice for rail enthusiasts who enjoy the game, collectors drawn to historic company names, and anyone who appreciates transportation history beyond the tracks.
The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, commonly known as the Nickel Plate Road, operated from 1881 to 1964 across parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. Organized on February 3, 1881, it was built to connect Buffalo and Chicago in competition with the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. Its first trains ran over the full system on October 16, 1882. Ownership changed over time: the Seney Syndicate sold the railroad to William H. Vanderbilt in 1882, and the Van Sweringen brothers acquired control in 1916. Under president John J. Bernet, the railroad expanded through purchases of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad in 1922 and the Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad, also called the Clover Leaf Route, later that year. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway gained control in 1937 and ended its control in 1947. The Nickel Plate leased the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway in 1949. On October 16, 1964, it merged with Norfolk and Western Railway and other carriers. Norfolk and Western later combined with Southern Railway in 1982 to form Norfolk Southern.
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Golf Towel
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Bring the Nickel Plate Road’s unmistakable railroad story to time on the course. Organized in 1881 to connect Buffalo and Chicago, the line began full-system service in 1882 and eventually expanded toward St. Louis. Its merger into Norfolk and Western in 1964 linked the company’s history to a wider American rail legacy. This golf towel is a distinctive choice for rail enthusiasts who enjoy the game, collectors drawn to historic company names, and anyone who appreciates transportation history beyond the tracks.
The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, commonly known as the Nickel Plate Road, operated from 1881 to 1964 across parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. Organized on February 3, 1881, it was built to connect Buffalo and Chicago in competition with the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. Its first trains ran over the full system on October 16, 1882. Ownership changed over time: the Seney Syndicate sold the railroad to William H. Vanderbilt in 1882, and the Van Sweringen brothers acquired control in 1916. Under president John J. Bernet, the railroad expanded through purchases of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad in 1922 and the Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad, also called the Clover Leaf Route, later that year. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway gained control in 1937 and ended its control in 1947. The Nickel Plate leased the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway in 1949. On October 16, 1964, it merged with Norfolk and Western Railway and other carriers. Norfolk and Western later combined with Southern Railway in 1982 to form Norfolk Southern.
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, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle