railroad tag ?

[BIRDDOGGSP]

found this brass tag in a local park today it has LA-CROSSE and COLUMBUS 249 Via C&NW & P.C. & S.L. RRs. on the front and nothing on the back its 1 3/4 " tall by 1 1/2" wide , i don't know what it is but i like it, any imformation on this piece would be appreciated.

thanks
birdoggsp

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Nice baggage check tag. http://www.tagtown.net/tagtown.html
The maker is at the very top in small letters. http://www.tagtown.net/makers.html

 

[diggummup]

Anybody-I know C & NW stands for Chicago & Northwestern but what does P.C. & S.L. stand for?
Nice find btw.

 

[BIRDDOGGSP]

found this brass tag in a local park today it has LA-CROSSE and COLUMBUS 249 Via C&NW & P.C. & S.L. RRs. on the front and nothing on the back its 1 3/4 " tall by 1 1/2" wide , i don't know what it is but i like it, any imformation on this piece would be appreciated.

thanks
birdoggsp

thanks to bigcypresshunter thats it for sure, i'll give it the green check

birddoggsp

 

[Lucas]

There's still a Amtrack station in Columbus WI. "Next Stop La Crosse... "

 

[GopherDaGold]

Anybody-I know C & NW stands for Chicago & Northwestern but what does P.C. & S.L. stand for?
Nice find btw.

Could S.L. be Short Line?