The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was a famed midwestern carrier that operated in some form from 1847 to 1980. After the road went bankrupt, its lines and equipment were scattered piecemeal, but fond memories remained of the lineâs varied and eclectic motive power. Hereâs our take on modern locos for The Rock, ready to speed another grain train down to the port of Galveston.
HO GEN SD90MAC-H PH I Locomotive w/DCC & Sound, Legendary Liveries RI #6006 Video Overview
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was a famed midwestern carrier that operated in some form from 1847 to 1980. After the road went bankrupt, its lines and equipment were scattered piecemeal, but fond memories remained of the lineâs varied and eclectic motive power. Hereâs our take on modern locos for The Rock, ready to speed another grain train down to the port of Galveston.