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The Erie Railroad was a major northeast US carrier, serving the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. From its founding in 1833, it operated independently until 1960 and was a very highly profitable line for many years. Like other eastern carriers, however, the Erie began a downturn after World War II, and in 1960 it merged with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which served New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) to form the Erie Lackawanna (EL). The Erie Lackawanna continued to have difficulties and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Surviving lines are now operated primarily by CSX and Norfolk Southern.
For auction is a stock certificate from the Erie, dated October 8, 1946; it is for 100 shares of common stock. The certificate measures appx 11 1/2 x 8 inches and is printed on high-quality paperstock. This item is in very good condition, with no rips or tears, no spills or smears; all writing and markings are from its issuance and redemption. It has the customary punch holes from its cancellation and staple holes from documents affixed by the railroad. It has been folded.
A nice collectible for the fan of the Erie, the Lackawanna, or the combined railroads.
For auction is a stock certificate from the Erie, dated October 8, 1946; it is for 100 shares of common stock. The certificate measures appx 11 1/2 x 8 inches and is printed on high-quality paperstock. This item is in very good condition, with no rips or tears, no spills or smears; all writing and markings are from its issuance and redemption. It has the customary punch holes from its cancellation and staple holes from documents affixed by the railroad. It has been folded.
A nice collectible for the fan of the Erie, the Lackawanna, or the combined railroads.
