Chessie System
Chessie System

Author: Dave Ori

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9781610603683

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In 1972 three great railroads-the Chesapeake & Ohio, the Baltimore & Ohio, and the Western Maryland-joined forces as the Chessie System, their diesel engines resplendent in a brilliant new yellow, blue, and vermillion scheme sporting the stylized "Chess-C" logo based on the C&O's familiar mascot, Chessie the kitten. The story of the Chessie System, unique in railroad history, unfolds in all its grit and glory in this book about a rail operation that combined the best of tradition and innovation to a remarkable. Dave Ori traces the railroad's origins from the first affiliation of the B&O and C&O in the early 1960s to the inclusion of the WM a decade later securing routes that spanned the Northeast and Midwest. He also examines the Chessie System itself, from the details of its operating divisions, major facilities, diesel fleet, and intermodal operation to the technological advances that distinguished its reign and its integration in the vast CSX system in 1987.

Chessie
Chessie

Author: Thomas Dixon

Publisher: TLC Publishing (VA)

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13:

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The best-loved company symbol of all time. Introduced in 1933, Chessie appeared on calendars, railroad memorabilia, and in advertisements and was modernized to form the logo for the new Chessie System paint scheme in 1972.

Chessie System Diesel Locomotives
Chessie System Diesel Locomotives

Author: Jerry Doyle

Publisher: TLC Publishing (VA)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781883089429

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An excellent reference for railfans who remember the most colorful era of Eastern Seaboard railroading, as well as modelers interested in recreating it. This complete roster of diesels includes histories of all models and classes purchased and operated by the Chessie System from 1972 through the early 1980s. Included are a variety of traits that ran on the Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio and Western Maryland. Portrait photographs are accompanied by nostalgic action shots. Also includes a background on the railroad itself and the "Ches-C" logo.

Passenger Trains of Northern New England
Passenger Trains of Northern New England

Author: Kevin J Holland

Publisher: TLC Publishing

Published: 2004-10-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781883089696

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This much-anticipated book documents the inter-city passenger train operations, history, and equipment of northern New England, including the Boston & Maine, Maine Central, Bangor & Aroostook, Central Vermont, and Grand Trunk railroads. Over 200 black-and-white and color illustrations, along with equipment diagrams, maps, and timetables, help to bring the story of this vibrant era alive. A wonderful volume for those interested in railroad history and modeling.

Virginia Railroads Volume 2
Virginia Railroads Volume 2

Author: Thomas Dixon

Publisher: TLC Publishing

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780939487516

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This second volume in a series of books about railroading in Virginia details the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway from its inception as the Louisa Railroad in central Virginia in 1836 up to modern times. Each chapter explains how a subdivision of the railway developed, including the types of locomotive used, the nature of the traffic carried, and geographical considerations. The many photographs are mostly from the 1930-1960 era. Maps and track plans add to the rich illustrative treatment, making this a gazetteer of the line.

Western Maryland Diesel Locomotives
Western Maryland Diesel Locomotives

Author: TLC Publishing

Publisher: TLC Publishing

Published: 1997-08-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781883089245

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Complete roster data, official diagrams and background material on the development of the Western Marylands fleet, and its use on this very popular line. Filled with FAs, BL2s, as well as the more common units and paint schemes, from the elegant and well respected fireball to the three-color Circus scheme on into the Chessie System paint.

Nickel Plate Road Diesel Locomotives
Nickel Plate Road Diesel Locomotives

Author: Kevin Holland

Publisher: TLC Publishing

Published: 1998-05-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781883089351

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Although Nickel Plate Road was widely known and respected for its great steam locomotives, its diesel roster was equally interesting. Keven Holland tells the complete story of Nickel Plate Road's dieselization and traces the history of all its diesel locomotives down to and after the N&W merger. Filled with official Nickel Plate Road photographs plus a variety of photos from railfan photographers. The last word on the diesel fleet of Nickel Plate Road diesel locomotives!

Missouri Pacific Passenger Trains
Missouri Pacific Passenger Trains

Author: Patrick C Dorin

Publisher: TLC Publishing

Published: 2003-08-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781883089719

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Ideal for passenger train buffs, MoPac fans and modelers, this overview of Missouri Pacific passenger trains and service tells the complete story since the first streamlined trains to travel the line, to the arrival of Amtrak in 1971. Nicknamed the Route of the Eagles, it spanned from the Midwest all the way to Mexico and operated a diverse fleet of colorful passenger trains in the years between World War II and Amtrak. Photographs, car diagrams, drawings, maps, timetables and consists, and advertising material round out this colorful history.