New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Vanity License Plate
Give your display a connection to the New Haven, the railroad that tied together cities across southern New England. Formed in 1872, it grew from predecessor routes linking New Haven, Hartford, Springfield and New York, then expanded toward Boston and Providence. Its changing history reflects the growth and transformation of regional rail travel. This vanity license plate is a distinctive choice for railroad collectors, transportation history fans and anyone with a connection to the places served by the New Haven.
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.
| 12" × 6" | |
| Width, in | 12.00 |
| Height , in | 6.00 |
Product features
- Durable 100% aluminum construction with silver backing
- High-definition, vibrant color printing on white front
- Standard size 12" × 6" (30.5 × 15.2 cm)
- Four pre-drilled holes for easy hanging or mounting
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts (mounting hardware not included)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth