St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
White / 2T
$14.99
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St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
$14.99
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Bring a small rail-history story to everyday adventures with this St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway toddler tee. The railway grew from an earlier line completed in 1872 between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Hastings, Nebraska, then expanded toward Grand Island. Its changing company names and routes offer a charming introduction to the history of trains across Nebraska and eastern Kansas. A thoughtful pick for family outings, young rail fans, or anyone sharing a love of classic American railroads.
The St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway grew from the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad, which, after several changes of destination, was completed in 1872 as the St. Joseph and Western, linking St. Joseph, Missouri, with Hastings, Nebraska. In 1879, the Hastings and Grand Island Railroad connected its namesake Nebraska cities and was sold to the St. Joseph and Western, extending the route to a Union Pacific connection at Grand Island. Financial problems led to bankruptcy in 1884; Union Pacific acquired the railroad in 1885 and reorganized it as the St. Joseph and Grand Island Railroad. Union Pacific lost control in 1898 and regained it in 1906. That year, a connection from Marysville to Topeka linked the railway with Union Pacific's Kansas Pacific route toward Kansas City. In 1914, a connection from Gibbon to Hastings created a more direct route than the one through Grand Island. The railway became an important link between Union Pacific's transcontinental mainline and eastern Kansas. Today, the Hastings-to-Marysville portion remains part of Union Pacific's mainline, while the route east of Marysville to Hiawatha is part of its Hiawatha Subdivision. A short Grand Island stub serves a nearby power plant.
Bring a small rail-history story to everyday adventures with this St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway toddler tee. The railway grew from an earlier line completed in 1872 between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Hastings, Nebraska, then expanded toward Grand Island. Its changing company names and routes offer a charming introduction to the history of trains across Nebraska and eastern Kansas. A thoughtful pick for family outings, young rail fans, or anyone sharing a love of classic American railroads.
The St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway grew from the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad, which, after several changes of destination, was completed in 1872 as the St. Joseph and Western, linking St. Joseph, Missouri, with Hastings, Nebraska. In 1879, the Hastings and Grand Island Railroad connected its namesake Nebraska cities and was sold to the St. Joseph and Western, extending the route to a Union Pacific connection at Grand Island. Financial problems led to bankruptcy in 1884; Union Pacific acquired the railroad in 1885 and reorganized it as the St. Joseph and Grand Island Railroad. Union Pacific lost control in 1898 and regained it in 1906. That year, a connection from Marysville to Topeka linked the railway with Union Pacific's Kansas Pacific route toward Kansas City. In 1914, a connection from Gibbon to Hastings created a more direct route than the one through Grand Island. The railway became an important link between Union Pacific's transcontinental mainline and eastern Kansas. Today, the Hastings-to-Marysville portion remains part of Union Pacific's mainline, while the route east of Marysville to Hiawatha is part of its Hiawatha Subdivision. A short Grand Island stub serves a nearby power plant.
| 2T | 3T | 4T | 5T | |
| Width, in | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 |
| Length, in | 15.50 | 16.50 | 17.50 | 18.50 |
Product features
- Lightweight 4.2 oz fabric for breathable comfort
- 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton in solid colors for a soft hand
- Heather options include cotton/poly blends for stretch and durability
- Side seams provide structure and a stable fit
- Tear-away label to prevent irritation
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dry clean
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Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dry clean