Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Ceramic Coffee Mug
11oz
$12.99
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Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Ceramic Coffee Mug
$12.99
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Start the day with a tribute to the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad, remembered by collectors as the Little Giant. Formed in 1875, it opened a route from Pittsburgh to Youngstown in 1879 and expanded to Lake Erie in 1914. Coal, coke, ore, limestone and steel made the line central to regional industry. This coffee mug connects everyday routines with P&LE history and suits railroad enthusiasts, Pittsburgh history fans and collectors of industrial rail heritage.
Formed on May 11, 1875, the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad grew from a Pittsburgh businessman's plan into a specialized freight line serving the region's steel industry. Its original route connected Pittsburgh with Youngstown, Ohio, and opened in 1879. The railroad extended south to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, through the Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Youghiogheny Railroad, leased in 1884; it reached Ashtabula, Ohio, on Lake Erie in 1914. New York Central interests gained influence in 1880, and the railroad came under more formal control of the New York Central system in 1887, while operating as an independent subsidiary. Known as the Little Giant, it carried a large share of freight relative to its route mileage, including coal, coke, iron ore, limestone and steel. After New York Central and Pennsylvania combined to form Penn Central in 1968, the P&LE again became independent in 1969. The decline of steel traffic and the end of its independent operation followed: CSX acquired the railroad in 1993 and placed it under the Three Rivers Railway subsidiary. Its Pittsburgh passenger terminal, at the Smithfield Street Bridge, is now part of Station Square.
Start the day with a tribute to the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad, remembered by collectors as the Little Giant. Formed in 1875, it opened a route from Pittsburgh to Youngstown in 1879 and expanded to Lake Erie in 1914. Coal, coke, ore, limestone and steel made the line central to regional industry. This coffee mug connects everyday routines with P&LE history and suits railroad enthusiasts, Pittsburgh history fans and collectors of industrial rail heritage.
Formed on May 11, 1875, the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad grew from a Pittsburgh businessman's plan into a specialized freight line serving the region's steel industry. Its original route connected Pittsburgh with Youngstown, Ohio, and opened in 1879. The railroad extended south to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, through the Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Youghiogheny Railroad, leased in 1884; it reached Ashtabula, Ohio, on Lake Erie in 1914. New York Central interests gained influence in 1880, and the railroad came under more formal control of the New York Central system in 1887, while operating as an independent subsidiary. Known as the Little Giant, it carried a large share of freight relative to its route mileage, including coal, coke, iron ore, limestone and steel. After New York Central and Pennsylvania combined to form Penn Central in 1968, the P&LE again became independent in 1969. The decline of steel traffic and the end of its independent operation followed: CSX acquired the railroad in 1993 and placed it under the Three Rivers Railway subsidiary. Its Pittsburgh passenger terminal, at the Smithfield Street Bridge, is now part of Station Square.
| 11oz | 15oz | |
| Height, in | 3.74 | 4.61 |
| Diameter, in | 3.15 | 3.43 |
Product features
- Microwave-safe for quick reheats
- Dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup
- Available in 11oz and 15oz sizes
- Glossy white ceramic with vibrant, long-lasting print
- Lead- and BPA-free, comfortable C-handle
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap