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Interstate Commerce Commission, Valuation Reports, Volume 42

Baltimore and Ohio Connecting Railroad

Location and General Description of Property

The railroad of the Baltimore and Ohio Connecting Railroad Company, hereinafter called the Baltimore and Ohio Connecting, is located entirely within the State of Illinois and extends from Brainerd Junction to B. & O. Junction, Chicago, a distance of 2.542 miles, all of which is double tracked. This property also forms a part of the principal main line in reaching Chicago.

Introductory

The Baltimore and Ohio Connecting is a corporation of Illinois, having its principal office at Chicago, Ill. It is controlled by the Baltimore and Ohio through ownership of capital stock. The records do not indicate that this company controls any common-carrier corporation.

The property was operated by the Baltimore and Ohio from date of completion in 1892 to December 31, 1917. Since January 1, 1918, It has been operated by the United States Railroad Administration as part of the Baltimore and Ohio system.

Corporate History

The Baltimore and Ohio Connecting was incorporated June 30, 1892, under the general laws of Illinois.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The owned road, extending from Brainerd Junction to B. and O. Junction, Chicago, Ill., 2.542 miles, was constructed for this company by the Baltimore and Ohio, in 1892.

Leased Railway Property

The entire property is leased to the Baltimore and Ohio as stated in the report on that company.