Chessie System

Author : Dave Ori
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1610603680

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Chessie System by Dave Ori Pdf

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.

Author : Jerry Doyle
Publisher : TLC Publishing (VA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1883089425

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Chessie System Diesel Locomotives by Jerry Doyle Pdf

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.

Author : United States. Rail Services Planning Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015004464114

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Evaluation of the U.S. Railway Association's Preliminary System Plan by United States. Rail Services Planning Office Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : C & O Historical Society
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 0939487829

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Chessie System Railroads in West Virginia by Anonim Pdf

This book is an album of 135 full color photos depicting trains operating exclusively in West Virginia on the Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio, and Western Maryland railroads during the era when they were part of the combine's Chessie System. Most photos range from 1972 to the late 1980s and show heavy trains powered by multiple locomotives hauling the black diamonds that were so much a part of these railroads character. The bright yellow/blue/vermilion paint scheme was always attractive to employees, railfans, modelers, and the public, and is fondly remembered. In addition to many interesting trains and operational situations, the beautiful rugged scenery of West Virginia is featured in clear, bright color photos taken by Everett N. Young, E. Roy Ward, Aruthur E. House, James Moseley, E. Sterling Hanger, Jr. and Thomas W. Dixon, Jr.

Author : Thomas Dixon
Publisher : TLC Publishing (VA)
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015015409090

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Chessie by Thomas Dixon Pdf

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.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1610603753

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Csx by Brian Solomon Pdf

Formed in 1980 as a holding company for the Chessie and Seaboard Systems and several other eastern railroads, CSX in 1986 merged these several companies into CSX Transportation, staking its claim as one of the nation's dominant merger roads. This illustrated history provides a background of CSX's 25 years on the American railroad scene, describing how the company came to swallow several legendary regional lines and merger roads. The book also examines CSX hardware, facilities, and operations on more than 20,000 miles of trackage throughout the eastern half of the United States, from 1980 through today. Included is an explanation of the 1999 agreement by which CSX and Norfolk Southern purchased and effectively split the operations of their northern rival Conrail. Marvelous color photography, of course, depicts CSX diesel-electric powered freight operations in eastern and Midwestern U.S. urban centers and rural areas.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1792 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1979-11
Category : Delegated legislation
ISBN : UCR:31210024960997

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Federal Register by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tim Blaisdell,Ed Urmston
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9798886545487

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Athearn Collector's Companion by Tim Blaisdell,Ed Urmston Pdf

Irvin R. Athearn was a pioneer in model trains beginning in the late 1940s. He started in his garage putting together O Gauge metal car kits then expanded them to include HO Scale kits. Around the mid-1950s, as a result of the purchase of Globe models, he began producing the iconic F-7 A and B Units in molded plastic. Soon after that came a whole line of plastic freight cars and locomotives. Our first book, The Standard Guide to Athearn Model Trains, documented the production of those models from the beginning of the plastic models through 1997. The Athearn Collector's Companion covers the original Guide, including models discovered since publication that book, plus all the kits produced until the end of production in October 2009. The original Guide contained approximately 4,000 entries; this book contains about 9,500. We believe you will enjoy the results of our labors as much as we have enjoyed documenting all these model kits...

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045435604

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ConRail Authorization--fiscal Year 1979 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1008 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110726325

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USRA Final System Plan, Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce of ..., 94-1, September 9, 10, 11, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26, 1975 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Pdf

Author : United States Railway Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Railroads
ISBN : HARVARD:32044075187161

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Final System Plan for Restructuring Railroads in the Northeast and Midwest Region Pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973: Part 1. Introduction and summary. Part 2. Designations by United States Railway Association Pdf

Author : Eric A. Cheezum
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781421449067

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Chessie by Eric A. Cheezum Pdf

The incredible true story of the mysterious sea creature who captured hearts and imaginations during the turbulent 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. In the summer of 1978, residents along the Virginia side of the Potomac River were startled by sightings of a strange creature lurking in the water. Eventually dubbed Chessie, this elusive sea serpent tantalized reporters and the public alike, always slipping away just out of reach. In this, the first comprehensive history of the Chessie phenomenon, Eric A. Cheezum takes us on a thrilling journey through the life and times of the famous monster, diving beneath the surface to reveal the remarkable events that unfolded over the years as Chessie sightings continued. After initially vanishing, the creature resurfaced in 1980, then again in 1982, when it was finally captured on video off the coast of Kent Island. These sightings thrust Chessie into the national and international spotlight, transforming it into a regional celebrity. Cheezum uncovers the fascinating connection between Chessie's appearances and the dramatic changes occurring in Chesapeake Bay communities. As the bay transitioned from a hub of labor-intensive activities to a recreational destination, Chessie became a symbol with multilayered meaning. Environmentalists seized the opportunity to educate the public on the bay's importance as an ecosystem, while tourists and suburbanites found solace in connecting culturally with the bay. Meanwhile, watermen faced the unsettling prospect of a declining way of life. With expert analysis grounded in historical context, Cheezum sheds light on Chessie's enduring impact and legacy. Chessie is an enthralling exploration of the profound power of a symbol that underscores both the affection the public continues to have for the monster and the cultural transformations in the region at the end of the twentieth century.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Crestline Books
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780785835332

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North American Locomotives by Brian Solomon Pdf

"An illustrated look at some of North America's most iconic locomotive models from the 19th century to the present, organized alphabetically by landmark railroads"--

Author : John F. Stover
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1557530661

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History of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by John F. Stover Pdf

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was the first common carrier railroad in America. As an economic historian, Stover tells the history of the B & O from its beginnings in 1928, and through the dark times of this country's economic growth and downswings. He examines the programs undertaken by the company throughout its history to improve its lines, equipment, and service.

Author : United States Railway Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UCBK:B000502371

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(pt. 1-2) Chapters 1 through 8 and appendix by United States Railway Association Pdf