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Rock Island #2582 |
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Old scan: Still wearing a Rock Island logo, this car soaks up the sun on station track 2. |
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7/15/2001 Upload Date: 7/27/2010 6:58:22 AM |
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Union, IL |
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Tim Fennell |
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Rock Island 2582 |
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Built in 1927 by Standard Steel Car Company. The following is from a display on a car: The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific operated from Chicago to the Twin Cities, Kansas, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. Its Golden State route joined the Southern Pacific at Tucumcari for through passenger service to California. In addition to long-distance passenger trains, CRI&P operated a commuter route from the Loop to Blue Island and Joliet. In the 1920s, the railroad upgraded its fleet of commuter coaches with a new arched-roof design. The new cars were utilitarian, with rattan seating and minimal interior decoration. Compared to standard long-haul coaches of the era, their lightweight (one-third less) and high capacity (nearly half again as many riders) made the commuter service more efficient. The fleet remained in regular use until the late 1970s, when they were replaced with modern bi-level cars. IRM purchased CRI&P 2582 from the railroad. It is operational. |
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4/29/2007 Upload Date: 12/28/2009 9:29:29 PM |
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Union, IL |
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Rock Island #2582 |
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8/6/2010 Upload Date: 8/27/2010 10:40:38 AM |
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Union, IL |
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Tim Fennell |
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Rock Island #2582 |
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With a high passenger capacity these lightweight former commuter coaches prove to be a valuable asset on busy weekends. |
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4/12/2015 Upload Date: 5/22/2015 7:08:00 AM |
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Union, IL |
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Tim Fennell |
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Marker Lamps & a Drum Head |
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Heading west bound to Union. |
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9/16/2017 Upload Date: 9/17/2017 4:35:20 PM |
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Union, IL |
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| Title: |
Rock Island #2582 |
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6/21/2021 Upload Date: 6/24/2021 3:20:24 AM |
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Union, IL |
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Interior of Rock Island #2582 |
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Commuter coach built by Standard Steel in 1927. Part of the "Day out with Thomas" train. |
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7/12/2021 Upload Date: 7/13/2021 1:45:23 PM |
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Union, IL |
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Interior of Rock Island #2582 |
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With Shay #5 outside the window. |
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7/12/2021 Upload Date: 7/13/2021 1:46:43 PM |
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Union, IL |
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| Title: |
Rock Island #2582 |
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Commuter coach built by Standard Steel in 1927. Part of the "Day out with Thomas" train. |
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7/12/2021 Upload Date: 7/13/2021 1:49:01 PM |
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Union, IL |
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| Title: |
Rock Island #2582 |
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In yard 10 waiting for work after two weekends in Thomas service. |
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7/26/2021 Upload Date: 8/2/2021 1:36:32 AM |
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Union, IL |
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