Thanks, Arnold. "Duncan" and "Herington" were two of my favorite cars. Funny about needing the Geep that frosty morn. Guess the Peoria Rocket...
Thanks, Arnold. I had absolutely NO idea there was a Geep on the last Peoria Rocket. I have 2 pics of the last 6 east of the Bureau depot taken...
This day in 1978 trains 6 and 12 and 5 and 11 made their last revenue runs. Anyone know the final consists?
I'm with you there, Brian. LaSalle Street Station was very impressive when I was young. The smell of diesel, steam leaking from the cars, train...
Had things gone better, we'd be celebrating 148 years of the Rock Island Lines. Any memories from Rocket passengers? Any anecdotes?...
Hi, Arnold. Tell Julie that she has a most astute observation. Guess we spent too much time waiting for something to happen in the "old days."
Hello, Royal Blue, Yes, this place is awfully quiet. About as busy as the depot in Henry, Illinois, perhaps. There was a news story in the...
I've just received the new Amtrak timetable and am curious as to who came up with the name "Skyline Connection" for trains 44 & 45. I had thought...
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AFN: I have been under the impression that it was patterned after and animal pelt. Look at the...
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bob@CY: The Rock Island was my training ground for four years prior to my moving to the Union...
