1948-49 New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad employee pass - CB&Q

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, better known as the New Haven (NYNH), was a regional railroad that served Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York, with its end points at Boston and New York City. It provided freight, passenger and commuter services. Formed in 1872, it operated independently until 1968, when as a result of financial difficulties, the Interstate Commerce Commission forced it to merge with the Penn Central, which later became a part of Conrail. Surviving lines of the NH are now primarily owned by CSX Transportation, and some portions are used for commuter rail services.

For auction is an employee pass from the New Haven for the years 1948-1949. It was issued to the spouse of an officer of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. The pass, which measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches, is printed on light-weight cardstock. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears or folds. All writing/markings are from its issuance.

A nice collectible for the New Haven railfan; shipped in a hard-side plastic collector's sleeve.