Wabash Railroad Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
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$29.99
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A Wabash Railroad youth hoodie or sweatshirt gives young rail fans a connection to a name that helped define transportation across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. The WAB story spans early predecessor lines, major city routes, reorganizations, and a later corporate legacy. It is a natural pick for train watching, rail museums, school spirit days, family trips, and cool-weather adventures inspired by the lasting appeal of classic American railroads.
The Wabash Railroad, reporting mark WAB, was a Class I railroad serving Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, and Ontario. Its name came from the Wabash River. The system grew through a long series of consolidations beginning with early predecessor lines, including the Northern Cross Railroad, the first railroad built in Illinois. The Toledo, Wabash and Western Railway, formed in 1865, was renamed Wabash Railway in 1877. Reorganizations created the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway in 1879 and the Wabash Railroad in 1889. Major connections included Chicago, Kansas City, Detroit, Buffalo, St. Louis, and Toledo, while its direct Kansas City-Detroit route was a key freight advantage. After foreclosure in 1915, the company was reorganized as the Wabash Railway. A new Wabash Railroad was organized in 1941. Norfolk and Western leased the line in 1964; the company remained in existence on paper until its formal merger in 1991. Its corporate legacy ultimately became part of Norfolk Southern.
Wabash Railroad Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
$29.99
Sale price
$29.99
Regular price
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
A Wabash Railroad youth hoodie or sweatshirt gives young rail fans a connection to a name that helped define transportation across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. The WAB story spans early predecessor lines, major city routes, reorganizations, and a later corporate legacy. It is a natural pick for train watching, rail museums, school spirit days, family trips, and cool-weather adventures inspired by the lasting appeal of classic American railroads.
The Wabash Railroad, reporting mark WAB, was a Class I railroad serving Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, and Ontario. Its name came from the Wabash River. The system grew through a long series of consolidations beginning with early predecessor lines, including the Northern Cross Railroad, the first railroad built in Illinois. The Toledo, Wabash and Western Railway, formed in 1865, was renamed Wabash Railway in 1877. Reorganizations created the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway in 1879 and the Wabash Railroad in 1889. Major connections included Chicago, Kansas City, Detroit, Buffalo, St. Louis, and Toledo, while its direct Kansas City-Detroit route was a key freight advantage. After foreclosure in 1915, the company was reorganized as the Wabash Railway. A new Wabash Railroad was organized in 1941. Norfolk and Western leased the line in 1964; the company remained in existence on paper until its formal merger in 1991. Its corporate legacy ultimately became part of Norfolk Southern.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly midweight fleece (8 oz/yd²) — durable, smooth fabric for lasting prints
- Twill necktape and sewn-in label for added comfort and stability
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and convenient storage
- Embroidery available on left or center chest; DTF wrist prints with DTG body printing
- Meets children’s safety and compliance standards; runs true to size
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500B, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For children, Made in Honduras
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean