Pere Marquette Railway Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Pere Marquette Railway Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
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Keep a piece of Great Lakes railway history close with this Pere Marquette Railway double-sided keychain charm. The company brought together three predecessor railroads before beginning operations in 1900, serving communities and connections across the region. From its early Saginaw shops to Grand Rapids’ Wyoming Shops, the story reflects the people and places behind railway service. The Pere Marquette name later carried forward in passenger travel between Chicago and Grand Rapids, making this charm a fitting keepsake for railfans and regional history collectors.
The Pere Marquette Railway operated across the Great Lakes region, with routes in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Ontario and connections including Buffalo, Toledo, and Chicago. Incorporated on November 1, 1899, it began operating on January 1, 1900, bringing together the Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad, Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western Railroad, and Chicago & West Michigan Railway. Its first shops were in Saginaw; Grand Rapids became its primary rolling-stock repair center in 1905, at the Wyoming Shops. Reincorporated as the Pere Marquette Railway on March 12, 1917, it came under the control of Cleveland financiers Oris and Mantis Van Sweringen in the 1920s. A planned merger with other railroads was not approved, and the brothers sold their interest to the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in 1929. The Pere Marquette continued as a separate operation until its merger into the C&O on June 6, 1947. The C&O was later absorbed into CSX Transportation. In 1984, Amtrak adopted the Pere Marquette name for its passenger train between Chicago and Grand Rapids.
Keep a piece of Great Lakes railway history close with this Pere Marquette Railway double-sided keychain charm. The company brought together three predecessor railroads before beginning operations in 1900, serving communities and connections across the region. From its early Saginaw shops to Grand Rapids’ Wyoming Shops, the story reflects the people and places behind railway service. The Pere Marquette name later carried forward in passenger travel between Chicago and Grand Rapids, making this charm a fitting keepsake for railfans and regional history collectors.
The Pere Marquette Railway operated across the Great Lakes region, with routes in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Ontario and connections including Buffalo, Toledo, and Chicago. Incorporated on November 1, 1899, it began operating on January 1, 1900, bringing together the Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad, Detroit, Grand Rapids & Western Railroad, and Chicago & West Michigan Railway. Its first shops were in Saginaw; Grand Rapids became its primary rolling-stock repair center in 1905, at the Wyoming Shops. Reincorporated as the Pere Marquette Railway on March 12, 1917, it came under the control of Cleveland financiers Oris and Mantis Van Sweringen in the 1920s. A planned merger with other railroads was not approved, and the brothers sold their interest to the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in 1929. The Pere Marquette continued as a separate operation until its merger into the C&O on June 6, 1947. The C&O was later absorbed into CSX Transportation. In 1984, Amtrak adopted the Pere Marquette name for its passenger train between Chicago and Grand Rapids.
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.
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
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.