Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
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Keep a reminder of South Jersey’s rail and seaside history close at hand with this Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines square porcelain fridge magnet. P-RSL formed in 1933 from two competing railroads and connected Camden with Atlantic City and other shore destinations. Its history reflects the vacation journeys that once brought travelers toward the coast, along with the changes that shifted travel away from rail. Conrail assumed operations in 1976, but the name remains a point of interest for local-history fans and railroad collectors.
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 rail and seaside history close at hand with this Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines square porcelain fridge magnet. P-RSL formed in 1933 from two competing railroads and connected Camden with Atlantic City and other shore destinations. Its history reflects the vacation journeys that once brought travelers toward the coast, along with the changes that shifted travel away from rail. Conrail assumed operations in 1976, but the name remains a point of interest for local-history fans and railroad collectors.
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.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
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: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth