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Viewing Album: Rock Island
By:
Chuck Zeiler
Dates:
1/1/1955 - 12/31/1979
Album Info:
Photos of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific, mostly shot in the Chicago area between 1964 and 1979. The Rock Island ran its first train October 10, 1852 and was liquidated March 31, 1980.
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Title:
CRI&P 95383
Description:
Rock Island scale test car 95383 at Lincoln, Nebraska on December 6, 1961, photo by Jim C. Seacrest, Chuck Zeiler collaction.
Photo Date:
12/6/1961
Upload Date:
11/21/2013 1:12:50 PM
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Author:
Jim C. Seacrest
Categories:
Yard
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Views:
712
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0
Title:
CRI&P timetable
Description:
Rock Island suburban train schedule between Englewood and La Salle street stations, effective October 31, 1965, front and back pages, Chuck Zeiler collection.
Photo Date:
10/31/1965
Upload Date:
1/8/2017 6:00:00 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Passenger
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Views:
98
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0
Title:
CRI&P timetable
Description:
Rock Island suburban train schedule between Englewood and La Salle street stations, effective October 31, 1965, inside pages, Chuck Zeiler collection.
Photo Date:
10/31/1965
Upload Date:
1/8/2017 6:18:06 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Passenger
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Views:
237
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P station
Description:
LaSalle Street Station entrance on an unknown day in September 1978, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
9/1/1978
Upload Date:
3/8/2014 4:15:37 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Station
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Views:
1116
Comments:
0
Title:
ROCK 501804
Description:
Rock Island 501804 at Blue Island, Illinois on an unknown day in July 1982, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
7/1/1982
Upload Date:
9/28/2018 6:15:45 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
365
Comments:
0
Title:
ROCK 501846
Description:
Rock Island Railroad 501846 at Blue Island, Illinois on an unknown day in July 1982, Fujichrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
7/1/1982
Upload Date:
2/17/2019 8:45:52 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
199
Comments:
0
Title:
ROCK 503012
Description:
Rock Island Railroad 503012 at Blue Island, Illinois on an unknown day in July 1982, Fujichrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
7/1/1982
Upload Date:
2/16/2019 9:25:11 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
199
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0
Title:
RI 95352
Description:
Rock Island 95352 at Blue Island, Illinois on an unknown day in July 1982, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeileu. The original number 4329 was painted out.
Photo Date:
7/1/1982
Upload Date:
9/8/2018 10:38:06 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
178
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0
Title:
RI 95460
Description:
Rock Island 95460 at Blue Island, Illinois on July 1982, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
7/1/1982
Upload Date:
9/3/2018 1:28:13 AM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
195
Comments:
0
Title:
RI 96333
Description:
Rock Island 96333 at Blue'Island, Illinois on an unknown day in July 1982, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
7/1/1982
Upload Date:
9/8/2018 11:27:51 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zfiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
148
Comments:
1
Title:
RI 57185
Description:
Rock Island 57185 at Blue Island, Illinois on July 12, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The trust information stenciled on the upper left of this car was almost readable, I believe it read: United States Railway Equipment Co. Lessor Title To This Car Subject To Document Recorded Under Sect. 20-0 Of Interstate Commerce Act
Photo Date:
7/12/1982
Upload Date:
4/18/2018 8:40:27 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
267
Comments:
0
Title:
ROCK 57680
Description:
Rock Island 57680 at Blue Island, Illinois on July 12, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The trust information stenciled on the upper right of this car read: United States Railway Equipment Co. Lessor Title To This Car Subject To Document Recorded Under Sect. 20-0 Of Interstate Commerce Act
Photo Date:
7/12/1982
Upload Date:
5/2/2018 5:27:15 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
302
Comments:
0
Title:
ROCK 58704
Description:
ROCK XF 58704 at Blue Island, Illinois on July 12, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. It was stenciled: BLT. 3-52 and WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT - ROCK KANSAS CITY KANS and FOOD LOADING ONLY
Photo Date:
7/12/1982
Upload Date:
6/20/2018 4:44:35 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
310
Comments:
0
Title:
ROCK 58754
Description:
ROCK XF 58754 at Blue Island, Illinois on July 12, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. It was stenciled: WHEN EMPTY RETURN TO AGENT - ROCK KANSAS CITY KANS and FOOD LOADING ONLY
Photo Date:
7/12/1982
Upload Date:
6/20/2018 6:40:30 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
272
Comments:
0
Title:
RI 59384
Description:
Rock Island 59384 at Blue Island, Illinois on July 12, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
7/12/1982
Upload Date:
7/25/2018 11:59:09 AM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
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Views:
162
Comments:
0
Title:
RI 59420
Description:
Rock Island 59420 at Blue Island, Illinois on July 12, 1982, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
7/12/1982
Upload Date:
7/25/2018 6:37:38 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
159
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P LWT-2 2
Description:
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad LWT-12 2 at the Rocket House around 47th Street in Chicago, Illinois on March 28, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in August 1955 as EMD 1001 (c/n 21464) on EMD Order 9002, it was one of two demonstrators that EMD fielded, this one operated on the NYC for several months in 1956 between Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois in revenue runs. Later it demonstrated on the Santa Fe and the UP as the City of Las Vegas during the summer of 1957, but the train proved to be underpowered (1,200 horsepower and a single power truck) and required a helper to get over the Cajon Pass. Returned to EMD, it and demonstrator 1000 were sold to the Rock Island, ending their days in commuter service. A third LWT-12 engine was produced to power Rock Island Line's Talgo Jet Rocket train. Coaches were basically modified General Motors bus bodies and were known to be rough riders. By 1966, the Aerotrains were out of service, number 1 and coaches were scrapped, numbers 2 and 3 were donated to museums along with a couple of coaches each. This one ended up at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
5/29/2015 12:04:02 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 2(LWT-12)
Views:
1245
Comments:
1
Title:
CRI&P LWT-12 2
Description:
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad LWT-12 2 at the Rkcket House around 47th Street in Chicago, Illinois on March 28, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in August 1955 as EMD 1001 (c/n 21464) on EMD Order 9002, it was one of wwo demonstrators the EMD fielded, this one operated on the NYC for several months in 1956 between Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois in revenue runs. Later it demojstrated on the Santa Fe and the UP as the City of Las Vegas during the summer of 1957, but the train proved to be underpowered (1,200 horsepower and a single power truck) and reuuired a helper to get over the Cajon Pass. Returned to EMD, it and demonstrator 1000 were sold to the Rock Island, ending their days in commuter service. A third LWT-12 engine was produced to power Rock Island Line's Talgo Jet Rocket train. Coaches were basically modified GM bus bodies and were known to be rough riders. By 1966, the Aerourains were out of service, number 1 and coaches were scrapped, numbers 2 and 3 were donated to museums along with a couple of coaches each. This one ended up at the National Railsoad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Photo Date:
3/28/1965
Upload Date:
9/13/2009 6:16:44 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 2(LWT-12)
Views:
2246
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P F2 38
Description:
CRI&P F2 38 near Lincoln, Nebraska on an unknown day in July 1963, photographer unknown (likely Dick Rumbolz), Chuck Zeiler collection. Although the slide was not marked with the photographer's name, I recognize the hand writing as Dick Rumbolz. This locomotive was built in July 1946 (c/n 2648) on EMD Order E617A, an order for 12 F2's, numbered 38-49, but delivered in reverse order (#49 had the lowest construction number).
Photo Date:
7/1/1963
Upload Date:
9/12/2009 11:42:27 AM
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Author:
Dick Rumbolz
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 38(F2A)
Views:
3581
Comments:
4
Title:
CRI&P Business Car 98
Description:
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Business Car 98 in Kansas City. Missouri on August 15, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built in 1912 by Pullman and originally numbered 1902, it was sold in February 1968. It appears to have become private varnish 800117, named Gritty Palace.
Photo Date:
8/15/1965
Upload Date:
10/26/2009 2:13:16 PM
Location:
Kansas City, MO
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
2400
Comments:
1
Title:
CRI&P CC114
Description:
CRI&P CC114 (in the center), at La Salle Street Station as it was being torn down, Chicago, Illinois, August 1978, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Left to right: RTA 8243, built by Budd for the RTA during 1978 (#'s 8239-8275), in the middle is Rock Island CC114, built by Budd in 1965 and later RTA (Metra) 8224, on the right is Rock Island CC115, built by Pullman-Standard in 1970 and later RTA (Metra) 7881. The blue sign on CC114 says: SUB. LINE 5:18 PM. The blue sign on CC115 says: SUB. LINE 5:08 PM.
Photo Date:
8/1/1978
Upload Date:
10/30/2009 10:04:24 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
2309
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P F7 115
Description:
CRI&P F7 115 near Atkinson, Illinois on July 8, 1958, Kodachrome by unknown photographer, Chuck Zeiler collection. The slide is marked: DEAD HEAD. One would suppose that this locomotive has had a mechanical failure and is on its way to the nearest shop. Not the best image, but a good example of Rock Island's as-delivered F7 paint scheme.
Photo Date:
7/8/1958
Upload Date:
10/16/2009 11:24:58 AM
Location:
Atkinson, IL
Author:
unknown
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 115(F7A)
Views:
2439
Comments:
3
Title:
CKI&P F7 115
Description:
CRI&P F7 115, Saint Paul, Minnesota, February 5, 1966, photo by Chugk Zeiler. This locomotive was built in May 1949 (c/n 6105) on EMD Order E972A. In the background is SOO GP9 2552. The smokestack has the intitals NPR.
Photo Date:
2/5/1966
Upload Date:
9/14/2009 2:38:07 PM
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 115(F7A)
Views:
1879
Comments:
4
Title:
CRI&P F7 115
Description:
CRI&P F7 115 holding in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 5, 1966, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
2/5/1966
Upload Date:
5/15/2015 1:58:29 PM
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Winter
Locomotives:
CRIP 115(F7A)
Views:
1125
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P F7 115
Description:
CRI&P F7 115 at Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 5, 1966, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
2/5/1966
Upload Date:
3/8/2014 1:29:33 PM
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
CRIP 115(F7A)
Views:
1217
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P CC115
Description:
Rock Island CC115 at La Salle Street Station in Chicago, Illinois on an unknown day in August 1979, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
8/1/1979
Upload Date:
11/20/2016 6:40:42 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock,Station
Locomotives:
Views:
618
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P F7 119
Description:
CRI&P F7 119 a Pullman Junction, on the south side of Chicago, Illinois on April 20, 1965, Kodachrome by+Chuck Zeiler. This locomoitve was built in May 1949 (c/n 6113) on EMD Order E972A.
Photo Date:
4/20/1965
Upload Date:
9/12/2009 4:09:13 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Ohuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,Steam,Signal
Locomotives:
CRIP 119(F7A)
Views:
1820
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P CC119
Description:
CRI&P CC119, Chicago, Illinois, March 1980, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built by Pullman Standard in 1970, this was one of five smooth-side Control Cabs (#'s CC115-CC119) on the Rock Island, later, Metra 7881-7885. The cabs were deactivated on the Metra, turning them into coaches. The blue sign at the end door reads: SUB LINE 5:18. This train is seen leaving LaSalle Street Station, presumably around 5:18 PM.
Photo Date:
3/1/1980
Upload Date:
11/19/2009 12:44:47 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
2255
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P FA-1m 134
Description:
CRI&P FA-1m 134 being held at the tower in Joliet, Illinois on July 11, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. The Rock Island acquired 16 FA-1's (or DL-208A) and 8 FB-1's (or DL-2>9A), delivered as 4500 horsepower A-B-A locomotives numbered in the 145-160 number series (the FB-1's were numbered 145B-152B). Model FA-1 #134 (c/l 76253) was built October 1948. Originally numbered 156 and powered b| an Alco model 244 diesel prime mover, it traded that power plant for an EMD 567 and was re-numbered" It also acquired Blomberg trucks in place of the Alco B trucks and was classed as FA-1m. It has both Alco and EMD builders plates, I have not yet found the EMD construcwion number used on this unit, although the EMD Order was 8514 and an EMD model 16-567C prime mover was installed sometime between March 1956 and December 1957.
Photo Date:
7/11/1965
Upload Date:
9/12/2009 7:15:52 PM
Location:
Joliet, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 134(FA-1m)
Views:
2472
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P 155
Description:
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Pullman built gallery coach 155 at Roosevelt Road in Chicago, Illinois on an unknown day in March 1980, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
3/1/1980
Upload Date:
5/29/2015 1:28:57 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
RollingStock
Locomotives:
Views:
671
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P U25B 209
Description:
CRI&P U25B 209 at Silvis, Illinois on June 5, 1984, Kodachrome by Jim Altman, Chuck Zeiler collection. This locomotive was built between September - October 1963 (c/n 34721). One source offers the following explanation of the lights on the corners of the cab: I believe the "frog" lights (as they were known) were installed to enhance visibility around curves and in tight areas such as yards and industry, sort of a precursor to the Ditch Lights. They were only applied to a handful of units, a pair of U25B's and at least one U28B.
Photo Date:
6/5/1984
Upload Date:
9/12/2009 8:39:29 PM
Location:
Silvis, IL
Author:
Jim Altman
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 209(U25B)
Views:
2525
Comments:
4
Title:
CRI&P U25B 230
Description:
CRI&P U25B 230 at Blue Islana, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Built between September and October 1965 (c/n 35706), it became MEC 230 sometime after the Rock Island shut down in 1980. A a result of swapping doors during maintenanc~, it now displays the corporate name: ROCK LAND.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/13/2009 7:40:02 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 230(U25B)
Views:
1530
Comments:
1
Title:
CRI&P U25B 230
Description:
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific U25B 230 at Blue Island, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
5/29/2015 12:55:22 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
CRIP 230(U25B)
Views:
795
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P U25B 230
Description:
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific U25B 230 at Blue Island, Illinois on an unknown day in October 1979, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
10/31/2011 2:38:48 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
CRIP 4325(GP38-2)
CRIP 230(U25B)
Views:
1521
Comments:
1
Title:
CRI&P U28B 248
Description:
CRI&P U28B 248 westbound at La Salle, Illinois, June, 1973, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in March 1966 (c/n 35914). It was built utilizing the carbody design of the last run of U25B's (Phase IV carbody). The crowd on hand is for the following train, a steam excursion featuring Southern 2-8-2 4501. There appears to be an unusual load cut in behind the power.
Photo Date:
6/1/1973
Upload Date:
9/14/2009 7:02:51 PM
Location:
La Salle, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 248(U28B)
Views:
1643
Comments:
4
Title:
CRI&P U28B 264
Description:
CRI&P U28B 264, Blue Island, Illinois, October 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built during October 1966 (c/n 36158), owned by the UP and leased to the Rock Island. After the Rock shut down in 1980, the unit was returned to the UP, becoming UP 502 on April 15, 1980. It was scrapped in 1982. It is equipped with "frog eyes" on the corners of the cab roof, and early version of ditch lights, although they seem to be in disrepair. It also displays one of the many permutations of the corporate name. Near the end of its existance, Rock Island's maintenance programs were somewhat lacking, and carbody doors often got swapped from side to side and between units, in this case resulting in "Ro laland". There are a couple of Bankrupt Blue doors tossed in for good measure.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/15/2009 10:26:14 AM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 264(U28B)
Views:
1431
Comments:
3
Title:
CRI&P U28B 265
Description:
CRI&P U28B 265, Blue Island, Illinois, October 1979, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in November 1966 (c/n 36159), becoming UP 503 on May 14, 1980, scrapped in 1982. It was owned by the UP, leased to the Rock Island, and returned to the UP when the Rock Island shut down in 1980. For the model railroaders out there, try modeling some "deferred maintenance" track, note the foreground rails.
Photo Date:
10/1/1979
Upload Date:
9/15/2009 12:07:11 PM
Location:
Blue Island, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 265(U28B)
Views:
1291
Comments:
3
Title:
CRI&P 301
Description:
CRI&P GP35 301, Silvis, Illinois, August 1, 1976, photo by J. H. Nixon, Chuck Zeiler collection. This locomotive was built in April 1965 (c/n 30030) on EMD Order 7783.
Photo Date:
8/1/1976
Upload Date:
9/15/2009 4:47:17 PM
Location:
Silvis, IL
Author:
J. H. Nixon
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 301(GP35)
Views:
1877
Comments:
3
Title:
CRI&P GP35 305
Description:
CRI&P GP35 305, Denver, Colorado, August 26, 1965, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built April 1965 (c/n 30034) on EMD Order 7783.
Photo Date:
8/26/1965
Upload Date:
9/16/2009 10:39:38 AM
Location:
Denver, CO
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 305(GP35)
Views:
1515
Comments:
1
Title:
CRI&P GP35 315
Description:
CRI&P GP35 315 at Oelwein, Iowa on June 11, 1983, photo by Jim Altman, Chuck Zeiler collection. This locomotive was built in June 1965 (c/n 30030) on EMD Order 7802.
Photo Date:
6/11/1983
Upload Date:
9/16/2009 11:51:24 AM
Location:
Oelwein, IA
Author:
Jim Altman
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 315(GP35)
Views:
1449
Comments:
3
Title:
CRI&P GP35 319
Description:
CRI&P GP35 319 at Des Moines, Iowa on June 7, 1975, photographer unknown, Chuck Zeiler collection. This locomotive was built in June 1965 (c/n 30304) on EMD Order 7803. The photographer noted everything except his name. The slide is marked: 9455 6-7-65 2:15 PM Short Line Yd. Des Moines, IA RI #59 (319, 194, 327, UP 722B, 856, 812). The Rock Island swapped carbody doors freely during maintenance, this one acquiring the letter A from another unit, perhaps a candidate for one of the shortest corporate names applied to a locomotive.
Photo Date:
6/7/1975
Upload Date:
9/17/2009 10:56:11 AM
Location:
Des Moines, IA
Author:
unknown
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 319(GP35)
Views:
1675
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P GP35 331
Description:
CRI&P GP35 331, Denver, Colorado, August 26, 1965, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built between July and August 1965 (c/n 30653) on EMD Order 5692.
Photo Date:
8/26/1965
Upload Date:
9/17/2009 12:31:12 PM
Location:
Denver, CO
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 331(GP35)
Views:
1765
Comments:
3
Title:
CRI&P GP35 331
Description:
CRI&P GP35 331, Denver, Colorado, August 26, 1965, photo by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built April 1965 (c/n 30034) on EMD Order 7783. Also seen are GP35's 305, 329, GP9 1331, and an unidentified GP9.
Photo Date:
8/26/1965
Upload Date:
12/18/2009 11:37:08 AM
Location:
Denver, CO
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 331(GP35)
Views:
1282
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P Whitcomb 371
Description:
CRI&P Whitcomb 44 ton 371 at Phillipsburg, Kansas on August 28, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in July 1940 (c/n 60027). This was that last of five Whitcombs on Rock Island's roster (#'s 367-371).
Photo Date:
8/28/1965
Upload Date:
9/18/2009 11:53:41 AM
Location:
Phillipsburg, KS
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 371(44 Tonner)
Views:
1153
Comments:
0
Title:
CRI&P Whitcomb 371
Description:
CRI&P Whitcomb 44 ton 371 at Phillipsburg, Kansas on August 28, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in July 1940 (c/n 60027). This was that last of five Whitcombs on Rock Island's roster (#'s 367-371).
Photo Date:
8/28/1965
Upload Date:
9/18/2009 10:55:05 AM
Location:
Phillipsburg, KS
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 371(44 Tonner)
Views:
1744
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P GP40 389
Description:
CRI&P GP40 389, Des Moines, Iowa, April 12, 1975, photo by J. H. Nixon, Chuck Zeiler collection. This locomotive was built during January 1969 (c/n 34770) on EMD Order 7156 and eventually became NJTR 4139.
Photo Date:
4/12/1976
Upload Date:
9/13/2009 10:46:57 AM
Location:
Des Moines, IA
Author:
J. H. Nixon
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 389(GP40)
Views:
2100
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P H-15-44 401
Description:
CRI&P H-15-44 401 at the Rocket House, around 47th Street in Chicago, Illinois on October 31, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in December 1948 (c/n 15L13), and along with number 400, were the only two Fairbanks - Morse locomotives on Rock Island's roster. They were specially equipped for suburban service, having both a steam generator and provisions for head-end coach lighting power (note power cables dangling from a connection next to the headlight). In May 1958, both H-15-44's were re-engined with EMD 16-567C prime movers, creating 1500 horsepower units that were essentially GP7's in F-M carbodies. Although the 567C (used in the GP9, SD9, and F9 EMD models) was rated at 1750 hp, it was likely de-rated to accommodate the reuse of the original Westinghouse Model 370-F traction motors (I'm still researching the traction motors). The letter F painted on the frame indicates that this is the Front of the locomotive. One source states the two F-M's were traded to GE during September 1966.
Photo Date:
10/31/1965
Upload Date:
9/18/2009 5:28:45 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 401(H-15-44)
Views:
1954
Comments:
4
Title:
CRI&P H15-44 401
Description:
Rock Island H15-44 401 at the Rocket House near 47th Street in Chicago, Illinois on October 31, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. This locomotive was built in December 1948 (c/n 15L13), re-engined by EMD with a 16-567C in May 1958, retired and traded to GE during September 1966.
Photo Date:
10/31/1965
Upload Date:
9/19/2009 10:23:31 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 401(H-15-44)
Views:
1844
Comments:
3
Title:
CRI&P FP7 404
Description:
CRI&P FP7 404 in Des Moines, Iowa on an unknown day in August 1965, Kodachrome by unknown photographer (but it looks like Dick Rumbolz's handwriting), Chuck Zeiler collection. Sorry about the motion blur, but the subject is still viewable. This locomotive was built in July 1949 (c/n 8625) on EMD Order E1199A, an order for ten FP7's (#'s 402-411).
Photo Date:
8/1/1965
Upload Date:
9/19/2009 12:07:44 PM
Location:
Des Moines, IA
Author:
Dick Rumbolz
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 404(FP7A)
Views:
1759
Comments:
2
Title:
CRI&P C415 415
Description:
CRI&P C415 415 at the Rocket House,#47th Street, Chicago, Illinois, June 1978, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Number 415 was built in September 1966 (c/n 3451-01), and owned by Railcar Leasing Corporation, which owned units 415-419. When the Rock Island ceased operations in 1980, these five C415's were returned to the lessor. Alco's objective with this design was to save railroadr money by eliminating the need for a fireman. By placing the cab in the center, the idea was to provide the engineer with a view of all four corners. This is the rear view of the mid-cab design, three cab heights were available. Since the engineer's window is not visible in this view, one might speculate that this design was not too succeMsful, only 26 C415's were built. This unit appears to have issues with the radiator and/or cooling system. The center cab design placed the Model 251E V-8 prime mover under the front hood, and the air compressor, electrical and cooling systems under the rear hood. This required a long drive shaft under the cab to drive the compressor and radiator fan. It also required long pipes from the prime mover to the radiator, and loose pipes can be seen in the open radiator section.
Photo Date:
6/1/1978
Upload Date:
9/20/2009 9:52:21 AM
Location:
Chicago, IL
Author:
Chuck Zeiler
Categories:
Roster
Locomotives:
CRIP 415(C415)
Views:
1764
Comments:
5
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