Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern Railroad Mouse Pad
9" × 8" / Rectangle
$14.99
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Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern Railroad Mouse Pad
$14.99
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Add a piece of regional rail history to your desk with a mouse pad inspired by the Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern Railroad. Established in 1899 by combining five earlier lines, the Shawmut Line connected communities across Pennsylvania and New York on a system of about 190 miles. Its mix of coal traffic, passenger service, and later gas-powered motor cars gives railroad fans plenty to discover. A useful desk accessory for collectors, local-history enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys the stories behind historic rail routes.
The Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad, also called the Shawmut Line, was formed on August 2, 1899, by merging five small railroads in New York and Pennsylvania. Its name used the spelling “Pittsburg” from the company’s original charter. The system eventually included about 190 miles of standard-gauge track, running from Brockway, Pennsylvania, to Wayland, New York, with branches including routes toward Olean, Prosser, Moraine, and Hornell. Some predecessor lines had been narrow gauge. Connection costs, upgrades for coal traffic, and the failure of its principal bond underwriter contributed to bankruptcy in 1905. The railroad then operated in receivership until 1946, when its bankruptcy became a trusteeship. A separate route between Brockway and Freeport began construction in 1903 as the Brookville & Mahoning and was renamed the Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad after confusion with the Boston & Maine. The PS&N leased, but never owned, that company from 1906 to 1916; after the lease ended, the railroads operated separately. Coal was the principal commodity, alongside passenger service and later gas-powered motor cars. PS&N operations ended on April 1, 1947. Parts of the line passed to the Pennsylvania Railroad and Erie Railroad; most tracks were later removed.
Add a piece of regional rail history to your desk with a mouse pad inspired by the Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern Railroad. Established in 1899 by combining five earlier lines, the Shawmut Line connected communities across Pennsylvania and New York on a system of about 190 miles. Its mix of coal traffic, passenger service, and later gas-powered motor cars gives railroad fans plenty to discover. A useful desk accessory for collectors, local-history enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys the stories behind historic rail routes.
The Pittsburg, Shawmut & Northern Railroad, also called the Shawmut Line, was formed on August 2, 1899, by merging five small railroads in New York and Pennsylvania. Its name used the spelling “Pittsburg” from the company’s original charter. The system eventually included about 190 miles of standard-gauge track, running from Brockway, Pennsylvania, to Wayland, New York, with branches including routes toward Olean, Prosser, Moraine, and Hornell. Some predecessor lines had been narrow gauge. Connection costs, upgrades for coal traffic, and the failure of its principal bond underwriter contributed to bankruptcy in 1905. The railroad then operated in receivership until 1946, when its bankruptcy became a trusteeship. A separate route between Brockway and Freeport began construction in 1903 as the Brookville & Mahoning and was renamed the Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad after confusion with the Boston & Maine. The PS&N leased, but never owned, that company from 1906 to 1916; after the lease ended, the railroads operated separately. Coal was the principal commodity, alongside passenger service and later gas-powered motor cars. PS&N operations ended on April 1, 1947. Parts of the line passed to the Pennsylvania Railroad and Erie Railroad; most tracks were later removed.
| 9" × 8" | |
| Width, in | 9.00 |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.06 |
Product features
- Smooth, low-friction surface for effortless mouse movement
- Full-front color print with bright, accurate reproduction
- Ultra-thin 1/16" (1.58 mm) high-density foam core
- Non-slip rubber base that grips the desk
- Rectangular shape with one-sided print
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap to clean spots off your pad. It's not necessary to soak the whole pad. For hard-to-clean spots use a soft-bristled brush.
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 warm water and dish soap to clean spots off your pad. It's not necessary to soak the whole pad. For hard-to-clean spots use a soft-bristled brush.