Texas and Pacific Railway Spiral Notebook
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Make room for notes, plans, and rail history with this Texas and Pacific Railway spiral notebook. The T&P story begins with its 1871 federal charter and an ambitious route toward the Pacific, then follows the first Longview-to-Dallas line in 1873, a connection at Sierra Blanca, and decades of changing corporate ties. Its history offers plenty of inspiration for collectors, writers, travelers, and anyone interested in the people and places that shaped Texas railroading.
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.
Make room for notes, plans, and rail history with this Texas and Pacific Railway spiral notebook. The T&P story begins with its 1871 federal charter and an ambitious route toward the Pacific, then follows the first Longview-to-Dallas line in 1873, a connection at Sierra Blanca, and decades of changing corporate ties. Its history offers plenty of inspiration for collectors, writers, travelers, and anyone interested in the people and places that shaped Texas railroading.
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.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.
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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.