New York, Ontario and Western Railway Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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New York, Ontario and Western Railway Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
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Carry a small reminder of the New York, Ontario and Western Railway wherever the day leads. Founded in 1868, the O&W pursued a route from the New York City area toward Oswego and later served communities across New York and Pennsylvania. Its recognizable W-in-O emblem debuted in 1892, while its final freight train ran in 1957. This double-sided keychain charm celebrates the railway's memorable identity and changing role in regional travel and commerce, making it a meaningful little keepsake for railroad collectors, history buffs, and O&W enthusiasts.
The New York, Ontario and Western Railway, commonly called the O&W, was a regional railroad founded in 1868. Its predecessor was organized in 1866 under the direction of DeWitt C. Littlejohn, who envisioned a route linking the docks across from New York City with Oswego, a Lake Ontario port. Construction north of Middletown began in 1868, and the line was completed in 1873. The railroad later developed a route from Middletown through Cornwall and on to Weehawken, New Jersey, using trackage rights over another railway. Its branches served communities including Kingston, Port Jervis, Monticello, Utica, Rome, and Scranton, Pennsylvania. Acquisitions and new construction expanded its reach, including a 54-mile Scranton branch completed in 1890 to serve Pennsylvania coal traffic. The O&W's W-in-O logo first appeared in 1892. Passenger service declined as highways grew and demand for coal and dairy freight weakened. Its last passenger train ran on September 10, 1953. A bankruptcy court ordered complete abandonment, and the final freight train ran from Norwich to Middletown on March 29, 1957. The railroad was liquidated; rails and bridges were removed in 1958 and 1959, while some track and facilities passed to other railroads.
Carry a small reminder of the New York, Ontario and Western Railway wherever the day leads. Founded in 1868, the O&W pursued a route from the New York City area toward Oswego and later served communities across New York and Pennsylvania. Its recognizable W-in-O emblem debuted in 1892, while its final freight train ran in 1957. This double-sided keychain charm celebrates the railway's memorable identity and changing role in regional travel and commerce, making it a meaningful little keepsake for railroad collectors, history buffs, and O&W enthusiasts.
The New York, Ontario and Western Railway, commonly called the O&W, was a regional railroad founded in 1868. Its predecessor was organized in 1866 under the direction of DeWitt C. Littlejohn, who envisioned a route linking the docks across from New York City with Oswego, a Lake Ontario port. Construction north of Middletown began in 1868, and the line was completed in 1873. The railroad later developed a route from Middletown through Cornwall and on to Weehawken, New Jersey, using trackage rights over another railway. Its branches served communities including Kingston, Port Jervis, Monticello, Utica, Rome, and Scranton, Pennsylvania. Acquisitions and new construction expanded its reach, including a 54-mile Scranton branch completed in 1890 to serve Pennsylvania coal traffic. The O&W's W-in-O logo first appeared in 1892. Passenger service declined as highways grew and demand for coal and dairy freight weakened. Its last passenger train ran on September 10, 1953. A bankruptcy court ordered complete abandonment, and the final freight train ran from Norwich to Middletown on March 29, 1957. The railroad was liquidated; rails and bridges were removed in 1958 and 1959, while some track and facilities passed to other railroads.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
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
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.