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Rock Island branches in Oklahoma, Kansas ans other states

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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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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
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:51 PM
Thanks !!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, February 21, 2004 9:44 PM
Here's a website I found poking around:
http://www.simpson.edu/%7ERITS/

Gary

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