Chessie System, Inc. was a holding company that
owned the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (C&O), the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O), the Western
Maryland Railway (WM), and several smaller
carriers. It was incorporated in Virginia on February
26, 1973, and it acquired the C&O (which controlled
the other companies) on June 15. C&O had been
popularly known as the "Chessie System" since the
1930's. One of the most endearing of railroad
signs! Available in several sizes.
#44-2752, Sm. Chessie Billboard
Size 2.15” tall x 1.6” wide,
Suitable for HO/N scales