Northern Pacific Railway Double-Sided Keychain Charm
Keep Northern Pacific Railway history close with a double-sided keychain charm inspired by one of America’s great northern transcontinental lines. From its 1864 congressional charter to the ceremonial Last Spike driven in Montana Territory in 1883, NP connected Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, and the Pacific Northwest. The railway’s NP reporting mark, North Coast Limited connection, and place in the Burlington Northern and BNSF family tree give this compact collector piece real historical pull. A thoughtful everyday token for railfans and heritage-brand enthusiasts.
Northern Pacific Railway, reporting mark NP, was chartered by the U.S. Congress on July 2, 1864, to link the Great Lakes with Puget Sound. Groundbreaking began at Carlton, Minnesota, on February 15, 1870. Construction moved west through Minnesota and Dakota Territory while another section advanced from Kalama, Washington Territory. The line reached Fargo in 1872 and the upper Missouri River at Edwinton, later Bismarck, in 1873. After financial crises and reorganizations, the transcontinental main line was completed in Montana Territory on September 8, 1883, when former President Ulysses S. Grant drove the ceremonial Last Spike. Headquartered first in Brainerd and later Saint Paul, Minnesota, the railway served the northern West with freight, passengers, and land sales. Its flagship was the North Coast Limited. Northern Pacific operated until 1970, when it merged with other lines to form Burlington Northern Railroad. Burlington Northern merged with Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe in 1996 to become BNSF Railway.
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.
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from the China
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.