Miller Engineering Animation 442752 Small Chessie Billboard, HO and N Scales

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