Delve into the fascinating world of the Chessie System, a historic railroad system that operated in the eastern United States. Learn about its routes, iconic trains, and interesting trivia that will transport you back in time.
The Chessie System Railroad Corporation (or simply Chessie System, Chessie or, CS) was a railroad corporation or holding company which owned three railroads: the Baltimore And Ohio (B&O), Chesapeake And Ohio (C&O), and Western Maryland (WM) railroad companies in the Eastern United States in North America. The C&O initially created the corporation and served as the leading company or stockholder for such (though the railroad itself initially established and controlled everything as a whole…
Chessie 4156 leads RS-97 as it hits the top of Bliss Summit on June 30, 1986, the end of a climb of approximately 3 miles of 1 percent grade on the 4th Sub. This view is from the old wooden bridge at Garry Road. Sadly, there is nothing left here today.