Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines Ceramic Ornament
$15.99
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Keep a reminder of South Jersey’s railroad and seaside travel history close during the holidays with this Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines ceramic ornament. P-RSL began in 1933 when two competing railroad systems combined their southern New Jersey lines, carrying travelers toward Atlantic City and other shore destinations. The company’s story connects rail history, local identity, and the vacation journeys that shaped the region. A thoughtful keepsake for railroad collectors and fans of South Jersey heritage.
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines (P-RSL) operated in Southern New Jersey from 1933 until Conrail took it over in 1976. Its origins lay in two competing railroads: the Pennsylvania Railroad-owned West Jersey and Seashore Railroad and the Reading Company subsidiary Atlantic City Railroad. On March 4, 1931, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities ordered the companies to combine their southern New Jersey lines. The agreement gave the Pennsylvania Railroad a two-thirds ownership share and the Reading Company one-third. On July 15, 1933, the West Jersey and Seashore was leased by the Atlantic City Railroad and renamed Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. The predecessor lines linked Camden, and by ferry Philadelphia, with Atlantic City and other South Jersey shore destinations. Their competition peaked in the 1920s, when they promoted fast service to vacationers. After World War II, growing automobile use, the Atlantic City Expressway, and air travel reduced rail use. By the late 1960s, the remaining former Camden–Atlantic City Main Line operated as a commuter service. Although P-RSL itself did not enter bankruptcy, both owners later did: Penn Central, successor to the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Reading Company. Conrail assumed P-RSL operations on April 1, 1976.
Keep a reminder of South Jersey’s railroad and seaside travel history close during the holidays with this Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines ceramic ornament. P-RSL began in 1933 when two competing railroad systems combined their southern New Jersey lines, carrying travelers toward Atlantic City and other shore destinations. The company’s story connects rail history, local identity, and the vacation journeys that shaped the region. A thoughtful keepsake for railroad collectors and fans of South Jersey heritage.
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines (P-RSL) operated in Southern New Jersey from 1933 until Conrail took it over in 1976. Its origins lay in two competing railroads: the Pennsylvania Railroad-owned West Jersey and Seashore Railroad and the Reading Company subsidiary Atlantic City Railroad. On March 4, 1931, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities ordered the companies to combine their southern New Jersey lines. The agreement gave the Pennsylvania Railroad a two-thirds ownership share and the Reading Company one-third. On July 15, 1933, the West Jersey and Seashore was leased by the Atlantic City Railroad and renamed Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. The predecessor lines linked Camden, and by ferry Philadelphia, with Atlantic City and other South Jersey shore destinations. Their competition peaked in the 1920s, when they promoted fast service to vacationers. After World War II, growing automobile use, the Atlantic City Expressway, and air travel reduced rail use. By the late 1960s, the remaining former Camden–Atlantic City Main Line operated as a commuter service. Although P-RSL itself did not enter bankruptcy, both owners later did: Penn Central, successor to the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Reading Company. Conrail assumed P-RSL operations on April 1, 1976.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing