RI Rock Island photos

r_i_straw Jan 29, 2023

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  1. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Such a great throwback to the Rock!
     
    HemiAdda2d, Sep 1, 2023
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    I think Trains Magazine had an article on it awhile back. Interesting how nobody had the copyright on the name!:cool:
     
    Kurt Moose, Sep 2, 2023
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    3 generations of paint schemes on these Geeps, and they're all clean-that's gotta' be rare!
     
    Kurt Moose, Sep 2, 2023
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    I wonder if someone got a little talking to about that LOL.
     
    gjslsffan, Sep 2, 2023
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    Lot of differences in the details too. Spark arrestors same on 2 of the three, side sills same mods on two, inertial filters different on all three.
     
    gjslsffan, Sep 2, 2023
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    DeaconKC, Sep 20, 2023 at 2:31 AM
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    DeaconKC, Sep 20, 2023 at 2:36 AM
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    BoxcabE50, Sep 20, 2023 at 8:05 AM
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    One of six 180 horse Davenport diesel-mechanicals built for the Rock between '37 and '40.
     
    acptulsa, Sep 20, 2023 at 8:48 AM
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    DeaconKC, Sep 20, 2023 at 5:36 PM
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    DeaconKC, Sep 20, 2023 at 5:39 PM
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