What does the Ashland Depot ornament show?

The 1923 railroad station at Ashland, Virginia, standing beside the main-line tracks that run through the centre of town.

How old is the Ashland train station?

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad built the station in 1923, replacing an earlier station of 1866. It is still a passenger stop and also serves as Ashland's visitor centre.

What is the ornament made of, and how is it packaged?

A three-inch round of faceted crystal glass with a red ribbon. The line-drawn art is printed so the open areas let the crystal show through. It comes in a white or gold gift box, is made to order in the USA and ships free in the U.S.

Is this ornament an official Ashland souvenir?

No. It is original art by Merlin Classics, an independent shop, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any town office, museum or organization.

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Ashland Virginia Holiday Ornament - Ashland Depot

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The Ashland depot, where the main line runs straight down the middle of town.

In Ashland the trains do not skirt the town; they come through the centre of it, past the shops and the college, close enough to wave to. This ornament draws the little station that stands beside the rails.

It is the keepsake for a town that sets its clocks by the passing freights. It is a three-inch round of faceted crystal glass on a red ribbon, printed so the open areas of the drawing let the light through, in your choice of a white or gold gift box. Give it to the Randolph-Macon graduate, the neighbour on the avenue, the grandchild who counts the cars, or the railfan who has spent a happy afternoon on the platform.

Quick Facts — Ashland Depot Ornament

› Subject: The 1923 railroad station beside the tracks in the centre of town

› Town: Ashland, Virginia

› Size: 3 in (76 mm) round, faceted edge, red ribbon

› Material: crystal glass, line-drawn art printed to let the crystal show through

› Packaging: white or gold gift box

› Made to order in the USA

› Ships free in the U.S.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac built this station in 1923, replacing one of 1866. The railroad had created Ashland in the first place, laying it out in the middle of the nineteenth century as a resort on its line north of Richmond. Passenger trains still stop here, and the station also serves as the town's visitor centre.

Most towns pushed their railroads to the edge long ago. Ashland kept its tracks on the main street and is proud of it, and the depot is where the town and the trains meet.

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Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.