Chessie Cat The Happy Railroad Occasion! SEAtkinson, April 26, 2026April 27, 2026 The question about the Chessie System recommendation was asked, finally, in May 1972. The C&O-B&O system got to work creating the iconic Ches-C herald and the blue, federal yellow and vermillion livery. The unveiling of the Chessie System’s distinctive identity in Cleveland on August 31, 1972, was not just about looks, but a shot of hope to weary railroad industry. Continue Reading