Hi guys i have a Rock Island 2031 Diesel and i was wondering what train was it modeled after and when was it built?
Not sure what you have. There are no FA's listed in CRIP's (Chicago Rock Island & Pacific) roster that match what you have, as far as color and number.
A Google search only came up with Lionel FA's, numbered 2031. It might be a Lionel "fantasy" scheme, but I'm not sure. If you do have a Lionel, "O" gauge, you might want to check out the other forums in here like Classic toy trains.
Just a suggestion.
Mike.
EDIT: What I did notice, while searching RRpicturearchives, is that the Alco FA's they had were built in the late 40's, and many were rebuilt by EMD in the mid 50's.
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Glancing at Rock Island diesel rosters, I don't think CRIP ever had a diesel 2031...
thank you for the insight