{"product_id":"ashland-virginia-holiday-ornament-ashland-depot","title":"Ashland Virginia Holiday Ornament - Ashland Depot","description":"\u003c!-- Ashland Virginia Holiday Ornament - Ashland Depot | new build, Winter Walk WW2-04 | order: hook, pitch with facts, QUICK FACTS, story --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Version: R4.3SP town ornament | GKP (number assigned at run) R1 26\/49 + R2 23\/35 = 49\/84 (58.3%) | 2026-11-11_002 --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Keywords: 37 published, volume-tier ordered | article:tag 14 | FAQPage x4 | Buttons: four-slot standard, 1 top \/ 1 bottom --\u003e\n\u003c!-- IP Clean | Content audit: PASS --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/collections\/crystal-glass-town-ornaments\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSee All Town \u0026amp; Animal Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ashland depot, where the main line runs straight down the middle of town.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-facts-box\" style=\"background:#f7f7f7; border:1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px 8px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#555; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eQuick Facts — Ashland Depot Ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Subject: The 1923 railroad station beside the tracks in the centre of town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Town: Ashland, Virginia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Size: 3 in (76 mm) round, faceted edge, red ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Material: crystal glass, line-drawn art printed to let the crystal show through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Packaging: white or gold gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Made to order in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Ships free in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/pages\/all-products\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eShop All Towns \u0026amp; Items\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-meta\" style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"train station, ashland virginia, old train station, train depot, ashland christmas ornament, ashland ornament, ashland train day, ashland train station, ashland va christmas parade, ashland va train station, center of the universe ashland, railroad decor, railroad depot, richmond va gifts, train station christmas, vintage train station, virginia gifts, virginia ornament, virginia souvenirs, amtrak ornament, ashland depot, ashland gifts, ashland va christmas, ashland va history, ashland va railroad, ashland va trains, ashland virginia train, csx gifts, depot gifts, depot ornament, historic ashland va, light up the tracks, rf and p railroad, richmond va ornament, train station decor, virginia christmas gifts, virginia christmas ornament\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"train station\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"ashland virginia\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"old train station\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"train depot\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"ashland christmas ornament\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"ashland ornament\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"ashland train day\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"ashland train station\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"ashland va christmas parade\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"ashland va train station\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"center of the universe ashland\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"railroad decor\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"railroad depot\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"richmond va gifts\"\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does the Ashland Depot ornament show?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 1923 railroad station at Ashland, Virginia, standing beside the main-line tracks that run through the centre of town.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How old is the Ashland train station?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the ornament made of, and how is it packaged?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this ornament an official Ashland souvenir?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Merlin Classics","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Circle + White Gift Packaging","offer_id":51592596226265,"sku":"71299216340158167536","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Circle + Gold Gift Packaging","offer_id":51592596259033,"sku":"26607799928429147967","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9374\/9465\/files\/12406064274274759390_2048.jpg?v=1794459571","url":"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/products\/ashland-virginia-holiday-ornament-ashland-depot","provider":"Merlin Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}