Last day of trains on Cheviot Hill: Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in Cincinnati

Photographer & Cincinnati Railroad Club member Don Patrick captured photos of trains operating on the last day, July 16, 1978, of the now-abandoned 4.1-mile former C&O line known as Cheviot Hill. This 1.91% grade was what many called a mountain railroad in Cincinnati city limits.
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[@joshroller9449]

Very cool! I didn't know this happened. Enjoyed the picture style presentation.

[@Life_With_Lady]

I lived on Esmonde Street Between Quebec and Grand Ave. I loved the trains...they helped me sleep at night. The tracks were up the hill across the street from our house, and my friends house was almost right next to the tracks across from my house.

[@trevormaxwell8134]

Wow never to be repeated 😢😮

[@slagcat]

I grew up in Westwood and remember the summit Yard . when we would shop at Swallen's. I remember where it was next to Jerry's restaurant was at near Western Photo and Hobby (Mike) & Western Bowl at Westbourn Dr. in Bridgetown and the BridgetownTresstle. Nice to see these pictures. I see the Western Bowl sign and the Tresstle from my backyard

[@ltraincinti]

Awesome presentation!! Hopefully one day we can see something on the trestles from Cheviot Yard to Fernald.

[@cincinnatirailroadclub]

We'll see what we can do in future presentations. Thanks for watching!