Northwestern Pacific Railroad Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Northwestern Pacific Railroad Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
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Keep a small reminder of Northern California rail history close at hand with this double-sided keychain charm inspired by Northwestern Pacific Railroad. Its route linked Bay Area communities with Sonoma County, Willits, and Eureka, crossing a landscape shaped by lumber traffic, ferry connections, and the Eel River Canyon. Floods, a tunnel fire, and successive operators all left their mark on the line. From its 1914 completion to freight service under SMART, the railroad’s changing story gives this keepsake special meaning for collectors and local-history fans.
Northwestern Pacific Railroad history grew from competing plans by Southern Pacific and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe to reach California’s Humboldt County lumber country. In 1906, the companies agreed to combine 42 railroad companies, creating a route from Sausalito to Eureka; the line was completed in October 1914 after construction through the Eel River Canyon was delayed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The railroad became a full Southern Pacific subsidiary in 1929. Passenger service south of Willits ended in 1958, and the final Willits–Eureka passenger trip ran in 1971. Flooding in 1964 damaged 100 miles of track, while a 1978 tunnel fire closed the line north of Willits. Southern Pacific sold that northern section in 1984, and the Eureka Southern operated it until financial and storm damage problems led to its sale in 1992. The North Coast Railroad Authority acquired the line and later leased it to Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, formed in 2006. Freight service resumed between Schellville and Windsor in 2011. In 2022, Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit took over freight operations, now called SMART Freight. The northern route remains out of service, with plans for a public trail.
Keep a small reminder of Northern California rail history close at hand with this double-sided keychain charm inspired by Northwestern Pacific Railroad. Its route linked Bay Area communities with Sonoma County, Willits, and Eureka, crossing a landscape shaped by lumber traffic, ferry connections, and the Eel River Canyon. Floods, a tunnel fire, and successive operators all left their mark on the line. From its 1914 completion to freight service under SMART, the railroad’s changing story gives this keepsake special meaning for collectors and local-history fans.
Northwestern Pacific Railroad history grew from competing plans by Southern Pacific and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe to reach California’s Humboldt County lumber country. In 1906, the companies agreed to combine 42 railroad companies, creating a route from Sausalito to Eureka; the line was completed in October 1914 after construction through the Eel River Canyon was delayed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The railroad became a full Southern Pacific subsidiary in 1929. Passenger service south of Willits ended in 1958, and the final Willits–Eureka passenger trip ran in 1971. Flooding in 1964 damaged 100 miles of track, while a 1978 tunnel fire closed the line north of Willits. Southern Pacific sold that northern section in 1984, and the Eureka Southern operated it until financial and storm damage problems led to its sale in 1992. The North Coast Railroad Authority acquired the line and later leased it to Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, formed in 2006. Freight service resumed between Schellville and Windsor in 2011. In 2022, Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit took over freight operations, now called SMART Freight. The northern route remains out of service, with plans for a public trail.
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.