St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway Luggage Tag
$16.99
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Let the Brownie’s travel story accompany your own with this St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway Luggage Tag. The railway connected Brownsville with Houston, linked regional routes across the Rio Grande Valley, and operated a bridge between Brownsville and Matamoros. Its growth through construction and acquisitions ended with a 1956 merger into Missouri Pacific, a transition that still interests railroad collectors. A fitting travel accessory for railfans and anyone who appreciates the history of southern Texas connections.
Chartered on June 6, 1903, the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway, known as the Brownie, connected Brownsville with Gulf Coast Junction in Houston across roughly 200 miles of southern Texas. Its first completed track reached Brownsville from Robstown on July 4, 1904; a further major line to Houston was completed on December 31, 1907. The railway also operated a bridge between Brownsville and Matamoros, Tamaulipas, and helped connect Brownsville to Corpus Christi by land. It expanded through acquisitions that included the San Antonio, Chapin and Rio Grande Railway and the San Benito and Rio Grande Valley Railway. The Brownie formed part of the Gulf Coast Lines, whose ownership passed to the New Orleans, Texas and Mexico Railway in 1916. The Missouri Pacific acquired the Gulf Coast Lines in December 1924. After years under trusteeship, the Brownie and other Gulf Coast Lines subsidiaries merged into Missouri Pacific on March 1, 1956. The railway's name and the Gulf Coast Lines identity soon disappeared as branch and feeder routes were abandoned.
Let the Brownie’s travel story accompany your own with this St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway Luggage Tag. The railway connected Brownsville with Houston, linked regional routes across the Rio Grande Valley, and operated a bridge between Brownsville and Matamoros. Its growth through construction and acquisitions ended with a 1956 merger into Missouri Pacific, a transition that still interests railroad collectors. A fitting travel accessory for railfans and anyone who appreciates the history of southern Texas connections.
Chartered on June 6, 1903, the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway, known as the Brownie, connected Brownsville with Gulf Coast Junction in Houston across roughly 200 miles of southern Texas. Its first completed track reached Brownsville from Robstown on July 4, 1904; a further major line to Houston was completed on December 31, 1907. The railway also operated a bridge between Brownsville and Matamoros, Tamaulipas, and helped connect Brownsville to Corpus Christi by land. It expanded through acquisitions that included the San Antonio, Chapin and Rio Grande Railway and the San Benito and Rio Grande Valley Railway. The Brownie formed part of the Gulf Coast Lines, whose ownership passed to the New Orleans, Texas and Mexico Railway in 1916. The Missouri Pacific acquired the Gulf Coast Lines in December 1924. After years under trusteeship, the Brownie and other Gulf Coast Lines subsidiaries merged into Missouri Pacific on March 1, 1956. The railway's name and the Gulf Coast Lines identity soon disappeared as branch and feeder routes were abandoned.
| 2.4'' × 4'' | |
| Width, in | 2.40 |
| Height, in | 4.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.20 |
Product features
- Durable 100% acrylic body with glossy printed front
- Adjustable black leather strap with buckle
- One-side high-definition print in vibrant colors
- Rear opening pocket for business card or contact info
- Compact size 2.4” × 4” (6 × 10 cm)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
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: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth