Description: The Peoria & Eastern Railway Company (P&E) was incorporated in 1890 for the purpose of building a railroad between Pekin, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. It also acquired another railroad in bankruptcy that ran this route and quickly surrendered control of the company to the Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). The Big Four was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and control later went to the Penn Central and then Conrail. The P&E surviving trackage is now operated by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a stock certificate from the P&E. It is for 100 shares and is dated March 30, 1940. 1940 Peoria & Eastern Railway capital stock certificate - Illinois railroad Click images to enlarge Description The Peoria & Eastern Railway Company (P&E) was incorporated in 1890 for the purpose of building a railroad between Pekin, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. It also acquired another railroad in bankruptcy that ran this route and quickly surrendered control of the company to the Big Four Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). The Big Four was later acquired by the New York Central Railroad, and control later went to the Penn Central and then Conrail. The P&E surviving trackage is now operated by both Norfolk Southern and CSX. For auction is a stock certificate from the P&E. It is for 100 shares and is dated March 30, 1940. The certificate is printed on typical stock security bond paper and measures appx 11x7 inches. The certificate, which has a beautiful vignette of a steam engine pulling a freight train. This item is in very good condition, with no rips or tears. All writing and markings are from its issuance and cancellation. It does have several punch holes from its cancellation and staple holes from other documents once attached. A nice item for any Illinois or Indiana railfan. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 9 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-01-23T20:13:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.89 USD
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Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
