Texas and Pacific Railway Metal Sign
7" x 5" (Horizontal) / 0.12''
$69.99
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Celebrate the Texas and Pacific Railway with a sign inspired by a company that shaped the story of Texas rail travel. Chartered in 1871 to pursue a southern transcontinental route, the railway opened its first line between Longview and Dallas in 1873 and connected with the Southern Pacific at Sierra Blanca in 1881. Its changing relationship with Missouri Pacific and its enduring Fort Worth station landmarks give rail enthusiasts plenty to remember and discuss.
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.
Celebrate the Texas and Pacific Railway with a sign inspired by a company that shaped the story of Texas rail travel. Chartered in 1871 to pursue a southern transcontinental route, the railway opened its first line between Longview and Dallas in 1873 and connected with the Southern Pacific at Sierra Blanca in 1881. Its changing relationship with Missouri Pacific and its enduring Fort Worth station landmarks give rail enthusiasts plenty to remember and discuss.
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.
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | |
| Width, in | 7.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 |
Product features
- 100% white aluminum composite — strong, rigid, and lightweight
- Matte full-color print on one side for crisp, non-reflective finish
- Eleven sizes available; horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Includes one mounting block, metal plate, and double-sided tape; customer assembly required
- Indoor use only — durable for interior displays
Care instructions
- Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.
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: Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.