Penn Central Transportation Can Cooler
Regular Can
$9.99
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$9.99
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Add a railroad-history touch to casual gatherings with this Penn Central can cooler. Penn Central united major northeastern railroads in 1968, bringing together routes, systems and corporate cultures under one recognizable name. Its story spans an ambitious merger, bankruptcy protection in 1970 and the transfer of viable rail operations to Conrail in 1976. A fitting pick for railroad enthusiasts, history-minded hosts and collectors who appreciate the complicated legacy behind a familiar name.
Penn Central Transportation Company was an American Class I railroad formed from the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad, whose legal merger took effect on February 1, 1968. The Pennsylvania Railroad was the nominal survivor and initially took the name Pennsylvania New York Central Transportation Company; Penn Central became its trade name and was officially adopted on May 8, 1968. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad joined the system. The three predecessors had extensive service in the New York metropolitan area, with routes reaching New England and Chicago. The merger brought together rivals with different corporate cultures, incompatible systems and deteriorating infrastructure. Penn Central entered bankruptcy protection on June 21, 1970, then the largest U.S. corporate insolvency. In 1976, its viable rail operations transferred to federally owned Conrail. Conrail later became private and was divided between Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation in 1999. Penn Central's corporate assets followed a separate path: its former Pennsylvania Railroad entity became The Penn Central Corporation and, in March 1994, American Premier Underwriters. The company's history links a major northeastern rail merger, a landmark bankruptcy and the reorganization of regional rail service.
Penn Central Transportation Can Cooler
$9.99
Sale price
$9.99
Regular price
Add a railroad-history touch to casual gatherings with this Penn Central can cooler. Penn Central united major northeastern railroads in 1968, bringing together routes, systems and corporate cultures under one recognizable name. Its story spans an ambitious merger, bankruptcy protection in 1970 and the transfer of viable rail operations to Conrail in 1976. A fitting pick for railroad enthusiasts, history-minded hosts and collectors who appreciate the complicated legacy behind a familiar name.
Penn Central Transportation Company was an American Class I railroad formed from the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central Railroad, whose legal merger took effect on February 1, 1968. The Pennsylvania Railroad was the nominal survivor and initially took the name Pennsylvania New York Central Transportation Company; Penn Central became its trade name and was officially adopted on May 8, 1968. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad joined the system. The three predecessors had extensive service in the New York metropolitan area, with routes reaching New England and Chicago. The merger brought together rivals with different corporate cultures, incompatible systems and deteriorating infrastructure. Penn Central entered bankruptcy protection on June 21, 1970, then the largest U.S. corporate insolvency. In 1976, its viable rail operations transferred to federally owned Conrail. Conrail later became private and was divided between Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation in 1999. Penn Central's corporate assets followed a separate path: its former Pennsylvania Railroad entity became The Penn Central Corporation and, in March 1994, American Premier Underwriters. The company's history links a major northeastern rail merger, a landmark bankruptcy and the reorganization of regional rail service.
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Product features
- Durable 100% polyester exterior with edge-to-edge vibrant print
- Soft 100% foam liner for firm grip and insulation
- Lightweight and slim — fits regular and slim cans
- Outside white polyester with black foam interior for contrast
- Available sizes: Regular (3.5" x 4.3") and Slim (3.5" x 6'")
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth