https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh,_Cincinnati,_Chicago_and_St._Louis_Railroad
In 1921, the Pennsylvania leased the medium-sized Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (often referred to as the Pan Handle Route). It seems this was the end of the line's independence, becoming the Pennsy's southern line to Chicago.
But what if the Pennsy hadn't managed to gain control of it? Would it be work closely with them (possibly trackage rights to Chicago?), ally with the New York Central, or something else?
In 1921, the Pennsylvania leased the medium-sized Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (often referred to as the Pan Handle Route). It seems this was the end of the line's independence, becoming the Pennsy's southern line to Chicago.
But what if the Pennsy hadn't managed to gain control of it? Would it be work closely with them (possibly trackage rights to Chicago?), ally with the New York Central, or something else?