Introduced in 1933 amidst the Great Depression and inhonor of its namesake’s 200th birthday, The GeorgeWashington became the new standard bearer for firstclassservice on the Chesapeake and Ohio. It was onlythe second fully airconditioned long distance train inthe country and one of the few where the Pullman namewas pushed aside for the train’s own name in the primecenter space of the letterboards. Names associatedwith Washington adorned the cars exteriors and thecolonial motif was carried to the interiors as well.The train connected Washington DC with Cincinnatiwith connecting service to New York and St. Louis andoffered passengers one of the most scenic if not directroutes between those points. Of course, it was also thebest way to arrive in style at the C&O’s own GreenbrierResort. Initially led by spotless F-19 Pacifics, the GeorgeWashington always rated the best of steam and dieselpower. When the train was modernized in 1946, many of the original cars retained their names and function.Last offered in 2007, don’t miss your opportunity to addC&O’s finest to your roster! These 18” passenger cars arethe perfect complement to the F-19 Pacifics and includea mix of coach and sleeping accommodations alongwith a StationSounds diner to complete the full travelexperience.