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C&O-B&O General calling B&O president

The C&O-B&O and the Cuban Missile Crisis

SEAtkinson, March 15, 2025March 17, 2025

The most dangerous crisis of the Cold War could have weighed on the C&O-B&O decision….

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Chessie Cat Typical Chessie!

The Search for Chessie: Reviving the Legacy of the Railroad Kitten

SEAtkinson, October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Introduction to Chessie: The Iconic Railroad Kitten Chessie, the beloved mascot of the Chesapeake and…

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Vermilion is the name of the "orange-red," third color of the Chessie System. It's the text color of the banner! Below are the codes to reproduce this color!

Hex #EC3817
RGB 236, 56, 23
CMYK* 0, 76, 90, 8
HSL* 9, 85%, 51%
Pantone* Bright Red C (#F93822)

The "orange-red" is a color called "vermilion." Hex	#EC3817
RGB	236, 56, 23
CMYK*	0, 76, 90, 8
HSL*	9, 85%, 51%
Pantone*	Bright Red C (#F93822)

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