Discussion relating to The Chicago & North Western, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road), including mergers, acquisitions, and abandonments.
Discussion relating to The Chicago & North Western, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road), including mergers, acquisitions, and abandonments.
They were supposed to be sold a long time ago. IIRC Mr Sabine of Iowa Northern fame even suggested buying one of them.
If I had a spot to store one I would take it. But as with everything in life no space and not enough money.
Yeah, there is two RS3's - the MKT RS3 (EMD bastardized) and one painted for NYC. I think it's also a genuine NYC unit as well. I had really hoped to ride behind one of the E's this summer - looks like it won't happen.
GREAT NEWS!!!!!! I think all of us Rock fans should send him a nice letter saying thanks!
The best part is I only live a few hours away! I keep telling the wife someday I want to work for him. but I cant get her to want to move closer to Northern Iowa.At least they will be on "home rails" and it will be easier for me to visit them.
When I was a memeber of RITS back in the day, I tried to get it lined up for the 652 to come to the Quad Cities. Albeit to say it feel through, however I had it on good authority that that unit was mechanically sound enough to travel the BNSF. But that was a while ago.
If I get some time off ( I know I am off for a week in September) I will contact Mr Sabin and see if I can go take a peek.I might gush like a school girl who just got asked to prom but hey Ill bring tissues.
Last time I saw 652 she was Red White and Blue! Pulling the Rocket even.So this will be great if i can pull it off.
BTW Wheels of Time in Peoria has a RI steam loco. Go check it out.
Intersting. According to the Midland Railway website (updated Mar 15 2010) both units are still on the line. Looking at google traffic view, both units have been photographed in Baldwin City by a Googlemobile.