Jan 15, EMD “E8” Locomotives

The Chessie System was a holding company created in 1973 composed of the B&O, C&O, and Western Maryland.

The Reading Railroad known in later years by its slogan, “Bee Line Service,” is historically remembered as a successful anthracite coal hauler.

The E9 saw only marginal sales as rail travel was losing interest among the public. It was the final model in the series with several […]