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History of Major Train Wrecks on the C&O, Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad from 1912-1969. The Chessie as it was affectionately called was a heavy coal mover in the Appalachians which meant treacherous trackage. This computer CD-rom contains the complete government investigation files and track diagrams for 57 wrecks. Several hundred pages of reading with a smattering of pictures. The locations include: Kentucky - Vanceburg, Wurtland, Paintsville, Gulfco, O.X. Cabin, Trace, Walbridge, Harold. West Virginia - Harvey, South Fayette, Marmet, Barboursville, Beard, Hinton, Thurmond, Fire Creek. Virginia - Elk Hill, Richmond, Pemberton, Warren, Laymans, Rockaway, Shadwell, Clifton Forge, Coleman, Bremo, Walkerford. Ohio - Sandusky, Hopetown, Fostoria, Toledo, Columbus, Owens. Michigan - White Cloud, Thompsonville. Indiana - South Richmond, Wayne, Michigan City.
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