Texas and Pacific Railway Can Cooler
Regular Can
$9.99
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Keep railroad history in the conversation with a Texas and Pacific Railway can cooler. The company’s 1871 charter envisioned a southern transcontinental line, but its rails reached Sierra Blanca, Texas, where they connected with another railroad in 1881. Its story continued through changing company ties and a long legacy across Texas. Made for gatherings, this piece gives rail fans and collectors a simple way to celebrate the ambition, limits, and lasting heritage of the T&P.
The Texas and Pacific Railway Company was created by federal charter in 1871 to build a southern transcontinental railroad between Marshall, Texas, and San Diego, California. Its line never reached San Diego; in 1881 it connected with the Southern Pacific at Sierra Blanca, Texas. The railway opened its first line between Longview and Dallas on July 1, 1873, and placed the Marshall-to-Texarkana line in service that December. After construction difficulties, financier Jay Gould acquired an interest in 1879. The Missouri Pacific Railroad leased the T&P from 1881 to 1885, then maintained a cooperative relationship with it. Missouri Pacific gained majority ownership in 1928, while the T&P continued as a separate operating company until their merger on October 15, 1976. Union Pacific purchased Missouri Pacific in 1980; approval followed in 1982, and the actual merger took place on January 1, 1997. In Fort Worth, the former T&P station and offices became condominiums, and station platforms entered commuter service in 2001 as a terminus for the Trinity Railway Express. The railway also helped establish the name of the 2-10-4 locomotive type, nicknamed “Texas” after locomotives delivered to the T&P in 1925.
Keep railroad history in the conversation with a Texas and Pacific Railway can cooler. The company’s 1871 charter envisioned a southern transcontinental line, but its rails reached Sierra Blanca, Texas, where they connected with another railroad in 1881. Its story continued through changing company ties and a long legacy across Texas. Made for gatherings, this piece gives rail fans and collectors a simple way to celebrate the ambition, limits, and lasting heritage of the T&P.
The Texas and Pacific Railway Company was created by federal charter in 1871 to build a southern transcontinental railroad between Marshall, Texas, and San Diego, California. Its line never reached San Diego; in 1881 it connected with the Southern Pacific at Sierra Blanca, Texas. The railway opened its first line between Longview and Dallas on July 1, 1873, and placed the Marshall-to-Texarkana line in service that December. After construction difficulties, financier Jay Gould acquired an interest in 1879. The Missouri Pacific Railroad leased the T&P from 1881 to 1885, then maintained a cooperative relationship with it. Missouri Pacific gained majority ownership in 1928, while the T&P continued as a separate operating company until their merger on October 15, 1976. Union Pacific purchased Missouri Pacific in 1980; approval followed in 1982, and the actual merger took place on January 1, 1997. In Fort Worth, the former T&P station and offices became condominiums, and station platforms entered commuter service in 2001 as a terminus for the Trinity Railway Express. The railway also helped establish the name of the 2-10-4 locomotive type, nicknamed “Texas” after locomotives delivered to the T&P in 1925.
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Product features
- Durable 100% polyester exterior with edge-to-edge vibrant print
- Soft 100% foam liner for firm grip and insulation
- Lightweight and slim — fits regular and slim cans
- Outside white polyester with black foam interior for contrast
- Available sizes: Regular (3.5" x 4.3") and Slim (3.5" x 6'")
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