Seaboard Air Line Railroad Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Seaboard Air Line Railroad Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
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Keep a reminder of southeastern rail history close at hand with this Seaboard Air Line Railroad double-sided keychain charm. The name recalls a network that linked Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida, carrying passengers toward the Sunshine State and moving regional produce and goods north. From the Silver Meteor to the 1967 merger with Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard's story offers plenty for collectors to remember. It makes a fitting small keepsake for railroad fans and transportation history enthusiasts.
Seaboard Air Line Railroad (SAL), known colloquially as the Seaboard Railroad, operated from April 14, 1900, until July 1, 1967. Its predecessor railroads dated to the 1830s, including the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad, chartered in 1832, and the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad. After extensive reorganizations and post-Civil War rebuilding, the roads developed into a connected system. SAL was headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia, until its main offices moved to Richmond in 1958. Its main route ran from Richmond through Raleigh, Columbia, Savannah, and Jacksonville to Tampa, with additional lines reaching Miami, Atlanta, Birmingham, and other southeastern cities. Seaboard carried manufactured goods and vacationers south and transported Southern timber, minerals, and produce, including Florida citrus, north. Its passenger service included the Silver Meteor, introduced in 1939. Following bankruptcy during the Great Depression, the railroad was reorganized as the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in 1946. On July 1, 1967, it merged with longtime rival Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to form Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. The successor rail network later became part of Seaboard System and, in 1986, CSX Transportation.
Keep a reminder of southeastern rail history close at hand with this Seaboard Air Line Railroad double-sided keychain charm. The name recalls a network that linked Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida, carrying passengers toward the Sunshine State and moving regional produce and goods north. From the Silver Meteor to the 1967 merger with Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard's story offers plenty for collectors to remember. It makes a fitting small keepsake for railroad fans and transportation history enthusiasts.
Seaboard Air Line Railroad (SAL), known colloquially as the Seaboard Railroad, operated from April 14, 1900, until July 1, 1967. Its predecessor railroads dated to the 1830s, including the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad, chartered in 1832, and the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad. After extensive reorganizations and post-Civil War rebuilding, the roads developed into a connected system. SAL was headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia, until its main offices moved to Richmond in 1958. Its main route ran from Richmond through Raleigh, Columbia, Savannah, and Jacksonville to Tampa, with additional lines reaching Miami, Atlanta, Birmingham, and other southeastern cities. Seaboard carried manufactured goods and vacationers south and transported Southern timber, minerals, and produce, including Florida citrus, north. Its passenger service included the Silver Meteor, introduced in 1939. Following bankruptcy during the Great Depression, the railroad was reorganized as the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in 1946. On July 1, 1967, it merged with longtime rival Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to form Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. The successor rail network later became part of Seaboard System and, in 1986, CSX Transportation.
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.
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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.