Brian Solomon. Formed in 1980 as a holding company for the Chessie and Seaboard Systems and several other eastern railroads, the lines merged to become CSX Transportation in 1986. This book tells the story and explains the 1999 agreement by which CSX and NS divided their northern rival, Conrail. Covers operations in the East and Midwest, as well as CSX equipment, facilities, and operations, from 1980 to today. Hardcover, 8 1/4 x 10 5/8", 160 pages, 150 color and 50 black-and-white photos.