Veterans’ Association of the  Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Organized December 9, 1924
In 1891, the CNW adopted the famous "ball and bar" logo which survived a few modifications throughout its 104-year existence. This included the changing of text: The North Western Line (1891-1902) Chicago & North Western Line (1902-1944) Chicago & North Western System (1944-1957) Chicago & North Western Railway (1957-1971) North Western: Employee Owned (1971-1982) Chicago & North Western System (1982-1995)
CNW logos from 1875 to 1995
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