Penn Central Transportation Men's Sport Polo Shirt
Black / S
$39.99
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$39.99
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Bring Penn Central Transportation history into everyday wear with a polo inspired by a defining era of northeastern railroading. Created when the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central merger took effect in 1968, Penn Central joined routes reaching New York, New England and Chicago. The company's short operating life, landmark 1970 bankruptcy and transition of viable rail lines to Conrail in 1976 remain central to its story. A distinctive pick for railroad fans and collectors of merger-era history.
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 Men's Sport Polo Shirt
$39.99
Sale price
$39.99
Regular price
Bring Penn Central Transportation history into everyday wear with a polo inspired by a defining era of northeastern railroading. Created when the Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central merger took effect in 1968, Penn Central joined routes reaching New York, New England and Chicago. The company's short operating life, landmark 1970 bankruptcy and transition of viable rail lines to Conrail in 1976 remain central to its story. A distinctive pick for railroad fans and collectors of merger-era history.
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.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| Width, in | 20.25 | 21.75 | 23.75 | 24.75 | 26.25 | 28.25 |
| Length, in | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve Length (from center back), in | 18.50 | 19.25 | 20.00 | 20.75 | 21.50 | 22.25 |
Product features
- 100% polyester, extra-light (110 g/m²) for fast drying and shape retention
- Moisture-wicking fabric keeps skin cool during activity
- Double-needle stitched seams and necktape for long-lasting comfort
- 3-button placket with dyed-to-match rubber buttons and flat knit lapel collar
- Direct-to-film printed chest logo; regular fit, printed neck label
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean