The Union Central Coal, Iron and Railroad Company stock certificate circa 1868

Great rail collectible with a fantastic engraved vignette of steam train, factory, and eagle with American shield.  Unissued and not cancelled.  Circa 1868 from company records.  Dated 186_ on the stub.

Incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1868, the company ran from Schuylkill County (near Bethlehem PA) to New York. The line transported finished and raw iron to the NY City area.  Some coal was also moved the railway .  Competition from larger companies caused them to default. The company's charter was revoked in 1883 for 3 years of unpaid taxes.