Description: One of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania; it extended as far west as Chicago and St. Louis and as far north as Detroit, Buffalo and Rochester. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad (C&O) took control of the B&O in 1963. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. For auction is an employee railroad pass from the B&O for the year 1931. It was issued to an employee of the Big 4 Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). 1931 B&O Baltimore & Ohio Railroad pass - Big 4 Railroad, CCC&StL Click images to enlarge Description One of the oldest railroads in the US and the first common carrier, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) served the area from New York to Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington and thence westward through Maryland into West Virginia and Pennsylvania; it extended as far west as Chicago and St. Louis and as far north as Detroit, Buffalo and Rochester. The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad (C&O) took control of the B&O in 1963. The C&O combined the two railroads with the Western Maryland Railway, which it also controlled, and renamed the railroads the Chessie System in 1973. in 1980, the Chessie merged with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and its lines to form CSX Transportation, today one of the four largest railroads in the nation. Surviving B&O lines are operated by CSX. For auction is an employee railroad pass from the B&O for the year 1931. It was issued to an employee of the Big 4 Railroad (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad). The pass is in good condition,. It has no rips or tears, and all writing/markings are from its issuance and use. The pass measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches and is printed on thin stock. A great addition to someone's B&O collection. Shipped in a hard-side plastic collectors sleeve. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 35 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-09T20:07:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.16 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year: 1931
