Northern Trains Tapestries
Description: The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (reporting marks C&O, CO) was a Class I railroad formed in 1869 in Virginia from several smaller Virginia railroads begun in the 19th century. Led by industrialist Collis P. Huntington, it reached from Virginia's capital city of Richmond to the Ohio River by 1873, where the railroad town (and later city) of Huntington, West Virginia, was named for him.
Description: This composition showcases the landscape of Edmonton, Alberta. Elements include the legislative building dome, the Muttart Conservatory pyramids, and a bridge crossing the North Saskatchewan River. Transportation themes like airplanes, trains, and highway networks connect the horizon. The compass rose and globe represent travel and global connections within this prairie province location.
Description: Celebrate the legacy of the Burlington Northern Railroad with this iconic piece. Perfect for rail enthusiasts and history buffs, it evokes the golden age of American rail travel. Own a tangible connection to a storied past and showcase your passion for these legendary locomotives and the routes they pioneered. A must-have for any serious collector or admirer of railway heritage.
Description: The Yosemite Valley Railroad (YVRR) was a short-line railroad that operated in California from 1907 to 1945, providing a new mode of travel and tourism for the region. It ran from Merced to the Yosemite National Park, but it did not extend to Yosemite Valley itself, as railroad construction was prohibited in the National Parks. Tourists would disembark at the park boundary in El Portal, California and stay overnight at the Hotel Del Portal before taking a stagecoach to Yosemite Valley.
