Rock Island branches in Oklahoma, Kansas ans other states

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Anonymous

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Rock Island branches in Oklahoma, Kansas ans other states

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 1:32 PM

Did the Rock Island have many branchlines, In Oklahoma to be specific. and what kinds of equipment did they use on branches in the 50's? Thanks for any info!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:08 PM

I found this info, which is mostly about Texas, online at:
http://www.rra.dst.tx.us/c_t/railroad/ROCK%20ISLAND%20SYSTEM.cfm

The big Rock fans here probably know off the top of their heads where the route ran, so you might try to find a website for the Rock's Historical Society.

Gary