Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway (1916-1988) Unisex Quarter Zip Pullover
XS / White
$39.99
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Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway (1916-1988) Unisex Quarter Zip Pullover
$39.99
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Bring Ohio railroad history into your everyday wardrobe with this Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway quarter zip pullover. The original W&LE connected communities and freight gateways across Ohio, with routes reaching Cleveland, Zanesville and the Wheeling area. Its crossing-route identity, Brewster locomotive-building story and coal and iron ore traffic made it a distinctive name in regional railroading. A thoughtful choice for rail enthusiasts and collectors who remember the line’s journey from independent operations to absorption into Norfolk Southern in 1988.
The original Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway grew from an Ohio railroad that began standard-gauge operations in 1880 under investor Jay Gould. Its routes connected Cleveland, Zanesville and Wheeling-area gateways, later extending toward Pittsburgh and Toledo; its main lines remained within Ohio. Freight included coal, iron ore and general merchandise. The railroad opened service between Huron and Massillon on January 9, 1882, and Huron docks received their first iron ore cargo on May 21, 1884. Brewster became its headquarters in 1914, and the company produced locomotives there beginning in 1910. Known for two main routes crossing in Ohio, it acquired the Cleveland, Canton & Southern Railroad in 1899. Passenger service ended in 1940. In 1949, the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, commonly called the Nickel Plate Road, leased the W&LE. The 1964 combination of that railroad with the Norfolk and Western Railway brought the W&LE into N&W; after N&W combined with Southern Railway, it became part of Norfolk Southern. The railroad was absorbed into Norfolk Southern in 1988, ending its existence as a separate subsidiary.
Bring Ohio railroad history into your everyday wardrobe with this Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway quarter zip pullover. The original W&LE connected communities and freight gateways across Ohio, with routes reaching Cleveland, Zanesville and the Wheeling area. Its crossing-route identity, Brewster locomotive-building story and coal and iron ore traffic made it a distinctive name in regional railroading. A thoughtful choice for rail enthusiasts and collectors who remember the line’s journey from independent operations to absorption into Norfolk Southern in 1988.
The original Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway grew from an Ohio railroad that began standard-gauge operations in 1880 under investor Jay Gould. Its routes connected Cleveland, Zanesville and Wheeling-area gateways, later extending toward Pittsburgh and Toledo; its main lines remained within Ohio. Freight included coal, iron ore and general merchandise. The railroad opened service between Huron and Massillon on January 9, 1882, and Huron docks received their first iron ore cargo on May 21, 1884. Brewster became its headquarters in 1914, and the company produced locomotives there beginning in 1910. Known for two main routes crossing in Ohio, it acquired the Cleveland, Canton & Southern Railroad in 1899. Passenger service ended in 1940. In 1949, the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, commonly called the Nickel Plate Road, leased the W&LE. The 1964 combination of that railroad with the Norfolk and Western Railway brought the W&LE into N&W; after N&W combined with Southern Railway, it became part of Norfolk Southern. The railroad was absorbed into Norfolk Southern in 1988, ending its existence as a separate subsidiary.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| Width, in | 19.00 | 20.50 | 22.00 | 23.50 | 25.00 | 26.50 | 28.50 | 30.50 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 32.50 | 33.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 34.20 | 35.00 | 35.75 | 36.50 | 37.25 | 38.00 | 38.75 | 39.50 |
Product features
- 100% polyester — lightweight and quick-drying (3.8 oz/yd²)
- Moisture-wicking fabric that moves sweat away from skin
- Cadet collar with reverse-coil plastic zipper and metal head
- Direct-to-Film (DTF) chest print for crisp, durable graphics
- Regular fit with tear-away label for comfortable, irritation-free wear
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
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Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry, Do not iron, Do not dryclean