New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Hoodie / Sweatshirt
Celebrate the New Haven and its far-reaching role in New England transportation with a Hoodie / Sweatshirt inspired by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Formed through the merger of two established railroads in 1872, the company connected communities across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York. Its history reflects both ambitious growth and major corporate change, with rail operations ending in 1968. A natural fit for railfans, regional history buffs and collectors of classic railroad names.
Formed on July 24, 1872, through the merger of the New York and New Haven Railroad and the Hartford and New Haven Railroad, the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad served southern New England and became widely known as the Consolidated or the New Haven. Its predecessors had opened routes between New Haven, Hartford, Springfield and New York by 1848. Through leases and acquisitions, the company expanded toward Boston, Providence and other regional destinations. Under J. P. Morgan’s influence from the 1890s, its network grew to more than 2,000 track miles by 1912, including rail, trolley and steamship interests. Debt and road competition contributed to bankruptcy in 1935; the railroad emerged in 1947 with a reduced system, then entered bankruptcy again in 1961. Its rail operations ended when its assets joined Penn Central on December 31, 1968. The former network later became part of services including Metro-North’s New Haven Line, Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, Shore Line East and Hartford Line, as well as regional freight routes. The company’s corporate reorganization was approved in 1980.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 20.08 | 22.05 | 24.02 | 25.98 | 27.99 | 29.92 | 31.89 | 33.86 |
| Length, in | 27.17 | 27.95 | 29.13 | 29.92 | 31.10 | 31.89 | 33.07 | 33.86 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 33.50 | 34.50 | 35.50 | 36.50 | 37.50 | 38.50 | 39.50 | 40.50 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly mid-weight (8.0 oz) for warmth and soft handfeel
- Tubular knit (no side seams) for cleaner lines and less waste
- Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord and tear-away label
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for hand warmth and storage
- DTF/DTG printing and optional embroidery placements (chest, wrists) for durable graphic detail
Care instructions
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Bangladesh
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean