BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD 125TH FEB 28 1952 BALTIMORE MD FDC - BOX 1

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Condition: Actual scan(s). Covers are postally used, addressed and unaddressed; older covers may have toning, ... Read more about the seller notes Actual scan(s). Covers are postally used, addressed and unaddressed; older covers may have toning, creasing or rough openings. All these faults, if any, will be visible in the photo(s)/scan(s). Read Less about the seller notes

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The B&O Railroad refers to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, one of the oldest and most historically significant railroads in American history.Founding and Early History: Chartered in 1827 in Baltimore, Maryland One of the first common carrier railroads in the United States Construction began in 1828 with the ceremonial laying of the first stone by Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence The famous race between the B&O's horse-drawn cars and the steam locomotive "Tom Thumb" occurred in 1830 Route and Expansion: Originally built to connect Baltimore to the Ohio River, hence "Baltimore and Ohio" Eventually extended west to St. Louis, Chicago, and other major cities Key route through the Appalachian Mountains, including the famous 17-mile crossing of the Allegheny Mountains Served as a vital transportation link between the East Coast and the expanding western territories Civil War Significance: Played a crucial role during the Civil War as a strategic transportation route Frequently targeted by Confederate forces trying to disrupt Union supply lines The railroad's president, John W. Garrett, worked closely with the Union government Notable Features: Famous for its engineering achievements, including numerous bridges and tunnels The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore (located in the original Mount Clare shops) is now a major railroad museum Known for its distinctive blue and gray color scheme in later years Operated the "Royal Blue" and "Capitol Limited" passenger trains Later Years: Merged with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in 1963 to form the Chessie System Eventually became part of CSX Transportation in the 1980s The B&O name and heritage remain iconic in American railroad history The B&O was instrumental in America's westward expansion and industrial development.

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