Trains have been a mode of transportation in the US since the first tracks were laid in the 1720's. The transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, connecting the East and West Coasts for the first time and revolutionizing trade, enterprise, and leisure travel. This highly-detailed pewter charm is hand cast, antiqued, and polished to a bright finish. This train charm would make a great addition to your charm bracelet or worn as a pair of earrings or a zipper pull.