Chessie Circle Trail - Copland Blvd.

Chessie Circle Trail - Copland Blvd.. . , Connecting Communities , The Chessie Circle, once a heavily traversed railway, will once again become a major community connector as a multi-purpose trail. Reflective of Toledo's rich industrial heritage 10 rail companies worked together begining in 1902 to form the Toledo Terminal Railroad. The nation's first belt line formed a loop through Toledo that connected East and West side businesses on the Maumee River. The trail takes its name from the 20th century Chessie System Railroad., 1918 Toledo Terminal , Railroad Map , The circle you see here was once the actual route of the Chessie Circle. Today, portions of the circle are still an active rail line. From 1-475 to Bates Road, the trail transects portions of the original circle., Did you know? , Chessie, the sleeping cat was used by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company to promote the newest technology, air conditioned sleeping cars in the 1930s., Did you know? , This section was once home to Glanzman Lumber Company. Today, the building is still visible between Rugby Dr. and Pickford Park. Other companies that would have used the Toledo Terminal Railroad were Libbey Glass, Owens Corning and General Mills., Did you know? , Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) played a pivotal role in the formation of local rails to trails and facilitated acquisitions such as Chessie Circle, University Parks and Wabash Cannonball Trails., Did you know? , In 2012, the Ohio Dept. of Transportation and Metroparks replaced the railroad bridge over the Anthony Wayne Trail to allow for easier access. Just as partnerships created the railways of the past, they are also necessary today for the development of the Chessie Circle Trail From the railroads of yesterday to the multi-use trail today partnerships have been invaluable to the success of Chessie Circle., Rails to Trails , Beginning in 2011, partnerships have been integral in the rails to trails project that has brought the Chessie Circle to life. This 11.6 mile trail will safely link businesses, schools and recreational facilities for bicycle and pedestrian use., Did you know? , This Toledo Terminal Up River Bridge had a swing span design that allowed for tall ships, but was never actually opened for use., Did you know? , The Chessie Circle Trail is owned and operated by five partners: Metroparks, the City of Toledo, the University of Toledo, Wood County Park District, and Wood County Port Authority. Each will develop and maintain a section.