Micro-Trains N 02500356 50′ Rib Side Boxcar, Chessie System-B&O #401110

Description

Built in 1978, this 50 ’ boxcar was leased from Helm Leasing to Chessie System in 1985, and featured Damage Free Loaders and Hennessey Door Openers. Chessie System was formed through the 1972 mergers of Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio, and Western Maryland. It remained one of the largest East coast railroads until 1986 when Seaboard System merged with Chessie to form today ’s rail giant, CSX Transportation.