It is a book on the history of the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad from inception to the 1990s. It includes maps, photos and diagrams of the railroad and its equipment.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was the first common carrier railroad in America. As an economic historian, Stover tells the history of the B & O from its beginnings in 1928, and through the dark times of this country's economic growth and downswings. He examines the programs undertaken by the company throughout its history to improve its lines, equipment, and service.

This book features 802 photos (84 in colour) of America's first common carrier railroad, famous for its many firsts in railroading history! Ten detailed-filled chapters highlight B&O's steam, diesel and electric locomotives, famous passenger trains, freight trains and rolling stock, B&O stations, plans and drawings. Also included is info on the B&O Chicago Terminal Railroad and the connecting Buffalo Creek & Gauley Railroad.

"A history of the development of Chicago as a railroad hub, from its earliest days to the present, illustrated with color and black and white photographs, maps, and railroad memorabilia"--