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 #1199772  by The tram man
 
As i am not sure if this belongs in the CRI&P or CB&Q section, or both, i though it best to post it here and let the admins place it where they think it belongs.

I have recently found out about a co-operative train between the Rock Island and the Burlington Route called the Zephyr Rocket, and i was wondering what consist that train had during its days. I have done some Google searching, but found nothing of help except that the cars were mixed from both roads.

I am also wondering if there were ever any cases of mixed diesels leading the train? I have found site suggesting that there never, or almost never, was any need for double engines but in case any member here knows of something they didn't, please share it.
 #1199951  by shlustig
 
IIRC, the TRRA Historical Society published a history of this route and train fairly recently.

Check their website to see if copies are available.