Railroad Engineer Shorts
Description: The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (reporting mark ACL) is a former U. S. Class I railroad formed in 1900, though predecessor railroads had used the ACL brand since 1871. In 1967 it merged with long-time rival Seaboard Air Line Railroad to form the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. Much of the original ACL network has been part of CSX Transportation since 1986.
Description: Celebrate a lifetime on the tracks with this vintage "Retired Railroad Engineer" design! Featuring a detailed classic steam locomotive set against a bold, distressed black and white American flag, this design is the perfect badge of honor for retired railroad workers, train conductors, engineers, and lifelong railfans. Whether you spent decades navigating the railways or simply live and breathe steam locomotives and model trains, this retro patriotic artwork makes an unforgettable gift. Perfect for Father's Day, retirement parties, birthdays, or everyday pride for any train enthusiast who has earned their rest!
Description: The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (reporting mark KCS) was an American Class I railroad. Founded in 1887, it operated in 10 Midwestern and Southeastern U.S. states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. KCS had the shortest north-south rail route between Kansas City, Missouri, and several key ports along the Gulf of Mexico. The focus of the routes was the fastest way to connect Kansas City to salt water ports as it was 800 miles from Kansas City to the Gulf of Mexico compared to 1,400 miles between Kansas City and the Atlantic Ocean ports. KCS operated over a railroad system consisting of 3,984 route miles that extend south to the Mexico–United States border.
Description: The Boston and Maine Railroad was a U.S. Class I railroad in northern New England. Originally chartered in 1835, it became part of what is now the Pan Am Railways network in 1983. At the end of 1970, B&M operated 1,515 route-miles on 2,481 miles of track, not including Springfield Terminal.
Description: The Illinois Central Railroad, sometimes called the Main Line of Mid-America, was a railroad in the Central United States, with its primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois, with New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama. A line also connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa.
Description: Looking for the perfect mix of railroad pride and lighthearted humor? Features a detailed retro vintage steam locomotive set against a classic distressed American flag background. Whether you're working the rails daily or just a dedicated train enthusiast, this design delivers a timeless, classic look with a humorous edge. Makes an awesome gift for railroad engineers, train conductors, railfans, model railroad collectors, retired railroad workers, or anyone who loves steam engines and American trade humor! Great for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, or retirement gifts.
World's Okayest Railroad Engineer - Vintage American Flag Steam Train Shorts
by Dmetalx Art Apparel
$27
Description: The Burlington Northern Railroad (reporting mark BN) was a United States-based railroad company formed from a merger of four major U.S. railroads and operated between 1970 and 1996. Its historical lineage begins in the earliest days of railroading with the chartering in 1848 of the Chicago and Aurora Railroad, a direct ancestor line of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, which lends Burlington to the names of various merger-produced successors. Burlington Northern acquired the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway on December 31, 1996, to form the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (later renamed BNSF Railway), which was owned by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation.
Description: The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, abbreviated NYC&St.L, was a railroad that operated in the mid-central United States. Commonly referred to as the "Nickel Plate Road", the railroad served parts of the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.
Description: The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, often shortened to Rio Grande, D&RG or D&RGW, formerly the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, was an American Class I railroad company. The railroad started as a 3 ft narrow-gauge line running south from Denver, Colorado, in 1870.
Description: Southern Pacific Railroad’s ‘Golden Pig Service’ was a marketing program to get shippers talking about their expanded piggyback service. In railroad terms, piggyback is when loaded trailers are placed on special freight cars for transportation by rail, typically for an extended cross county trip. The trailers are then picked up by local drivers on the other end for delivery to the shipment’s final destination.
Description: The Louisville and Nashville Railroad, commonly called the L&N, was a Class I railroad that operated freight and passenger services in the southeast United States. Chartered by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1850, the road grew into one of the great success stories of American business.