Co george washington consist. Serving other key southern cities and famed resorts along its route it was known simply as the george to its legions of fans. Flagship of the chesapeake ohio the george washington was a favorite with folks traveling for business or pleasure between washington dc and cincinnati. The pere marquette railroad merged into the co in 1947 and the co took control of the bo in the 1960s and eventually merged it in 1976 hence the presence of bo cars in co trains toward the end of the george washingtons streamlined era.
When the george washington was inaugurated as cos top notch train on april 30 1932 it was one of only two all air conditioned long distance trains operating in america. The other was the baltimore and ohio railroads capitol limited which was instituted as an all air conditioned train only a week or so before the george washington. For the time being though the george washington continued to run in both directions.
Chesapeake and ohio historical society thank you for all the. So many great train displays memories antiques and chessie the railroad kitten. Had discontinued a pair of secondary trains but chose to keep all three of its premium train names in service.
February 16 and 17 2019 visit cfva alleghany highlands co railway history and more. The george washingtons consist included pullman service sleepers a slumber room coach reclining seat coaches a diner lounge and sometimes a coffee shop car. Later after the chesapeake ohio took control of the bo in 1962 it combined the bos national limited which ran to chicago and the george at cincinnati.
The co railway heritage centers george washington train show provides great fun education for train lovers young people historians and families. New equipment was not built for this train. The george washington was completely upgraded with new cars in 1950.
Designed for maximum comfort with unique interior features riders enjoyed cos unique streamlined pullman.