Description

The Raritan River Railroad Company was a 12-mile short line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Founded in 1888, Ownership passed to the Central Railroad of New Jersey and to the Pennsylvania Railroad before Conrail absorbed the line in 1980. For auction is a rare capital stock certificate from the Raritan, dated May 28, 1952. It was for 100 shares. The certificate measures appx 11x8 inches and is printed on light paper stock. It is in very good condition for its age. There is no writing or markings, no rips or tears, only the customary cancellation punch holes. Attached to the left edge is the railroad's stock registration slip.