long history with the rock

[wireman]

my father grandfather and three uncles worked for the rock in silvis il i worked inthe same shop after natinal rail and equipment took over the shop from 96 till 2003 i am now working in dansville ny remanufactuing locomotives right now we are working on some sd40-2 and45-2 for the NYSandE

[BoxcabE50]

Welcome to TrainBoard!

I'm sure your RI family workers have some interesting memories of their time with the company. If you've any you can share, please do.

:D

Boxcab E50

[SDP45]

I'll second that. Please share if you can.

I purchased an older lot of Trains magazines some time ago and my favorite issues were those on the Rock. I got the impression that the employees were like a very big family.