Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
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Keep a small reminder of Pittsburgh railroad history close at home. The Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway brought passenger service into its city terminal in 1904, linking Pittsburgh with long-distance routes and leaving a memorable mark on the region. Its story continued through reorganization as the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway, including a 1931 extension connected with the Alphabet Route. This square porcelain fridge magnet is a fitting keepsake for railfans, history-minded travelers, and collectors of Pennsylvania railroad heritage.
The Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway was built as a Pittsburgh extension of George J. Gould's Wabash Railroad system. Work began in 1901, and the company was formed in 1904 by consolidating three chartered railroads and transferring related properties. Passenger service into Pittsburgh's Wabash Terminal began in 1904, with through trains to Toledo, Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City. The railway entered receivership in 1908; after a foreclosure sale in 1916, it was reorganized as the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway. In 1931, an extension opened to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, connecting with the Western Maryland Railway through other rail lines and helping form the Alphabet Route. The Norfolk and Western Railway leased the P&WV in 1964. In 1990, the lease transferred to a new Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway after Norfolk Southern spun off much of the former W&LE. The original Pittsburgh terminal was damaged by fires in 1946 and demolished in 1953; the Wabash Bridge was removed in 1948.
Keep a small reminder of Pittsburgh railroad history close at home. The Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway brought passenger service into its city terminal in 1904, linking Pittsburgh with long-distance routes and leaving a memorable mark on the region. Its story continued through reorganization as the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway, including a 1931 extension connected with the Alphabet Route. This square porcelain fridge magnet is a fitting keepsake for railfans, history-minded travelers, and collectors of Pennsylvania railroad heritage.
The Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway was built as a Pittsburgh extension of George J. Gould's Wabash Railroad system. Work began in 1901, and the company was formed in 1904 by consolidating three chartered railroads and transferring related properties. Passenger service into Pittsburgh's Wabash Terminal began in 1904, with through trains to Toledo, Chicago, St. Louis, and Kansas City. The railway entered receivership in 1908; after a foreclosure sale in 1916, it was reorganized as the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway. In 1931, an extension opened to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, connecting with the Western Maryland Railway through other rail lines and helping form the Alphabet Route. The Norfolk and Western Railway leased the P&WV in 1964. In 1990, the lease transferred to a new Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway after Norfolk Southern spun off much of the former W&LE. The original Pittsburgh terminal was damaged by fires in 1946 and demolished in 1953; the Wabash Bridge was removed in 1948.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth