Add a piece of railroad history to your collection with these vintage N.C. & St. L. RWY No. 2 pencils, featuring the famous slogan "To and From Dixieland." These promotional pencils were likely issued between the 1930s-1950s, before the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway merged with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad in 1957.
Product Details:
Railroad: Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway (N.C. & St. L. RWY)
Era: Likely 1930s-1950s
Design: Yellow and green striped body
Markings:
One side: "N.C. & ST. L. RWY No 2"
Other side: "To and From Dixieland"
Condition: Pre-owned, vintage condition. Some wear may be present due to age. Please see photos for exact condition.
Perfect For:
✔ Railroadiana Collectors
✔ Vintage Office Supply Enthusiasts
✔ N.C. & St. L. Railway or Southern Railroad Fans
Key Facts About the N.C. & St. L. Railway:
Founded: 1851, originally as the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad
Expanded Name: Became the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway in 1873 after acquiring the Nashville & Northwestern Railroad
Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee
Main Routes: Operated primarily in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Kentucky, connecting cities like Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Atlanta, and Paducah
Notable Passenger Train:
"The Dixie Flyer" – A well-known train running between Chicago and Florida in partnership with other railroads
Merged With: Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N) in 1957, though it had been under L&N control since 1880
Legacy: Parts of its former routes are now operated by CSX Transportation
The N.C. & St. L. played a crucial role in Southern transportation and commerce, especially in coal, agriculture, and passenger travel. Collectibles like timetables, signs, and memorabilia from this railway remain highly sought after by railroad collectors.