what year did chicago and northwestern railroad begin
The Chicago and North Western Railway started operations in 1859 and stopped service in 1972 for a total period of operations of 113 years. Since Chicago and North Western Railway began operations before 1860, it was operating at a very early time as a US Railroad.he Chicago and North Western Railway started operations in 1859 and stopped service in 1972 for a total period of operations of 113 years. Since Chicago and North Western Railway began operations before 1860, it was operating at a very early time as a US Railroad.