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1912 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad employee pass - US Express Company

1912 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad employee pass - US Express Company

$ 10.56

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Condition: It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears or folds. All writing/markings are from its issuance.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    For auction is an employee pass from the Rock Island for the year 1912. It was issued to an officer of the U. S. Express Company. The pass, which measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches, is printed on heavy-weight cardstock. It is in excellent condition, with no rips, tears or folds. All writing/markings are from its issuance.
    1912 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad employee pass - US Express Company
    1912 Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad employee pass - US Express Company
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    Description
    The
    Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
    , also known as the
    "Rock Island"
    and
    "The Rock",
    was a
    major mid-western US railroad company
    from its early days in 1852 until the company was
    liquidated in bankruptcy in 1980
    . Serving the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas, the
    Rock Island
    was
    once a prosperous freight and passenger carrier
    , as well as providing commuter services in the greater Chicago area. It had strong competition from other railroads and, despite several attempts at merger/acquisition, the
    Rock Island
    failed to secure a partner; the
    Union Pacific
    (UP) had planned to acquire the
    Rock Island
    , but the deterioration of its physical plant caused the UP to back away. This ultimately forced the
    Rock Island
    to shut down and begin the liquidation of its engines, equipment and track; ironically, the UP ended up with the largest share of the
    Rock Island
    assets. Several railroads other than the UP today operate portions of the
    Rock Island
    trackage.
    For auction is an employee pass from the Rock Island for the year 1912
    . It was
    issued to an officer of the U. S. Express Company
    . The pass, which measures appx 4 x 2 1/2 inches, is printed on heavy-weight cardstock. It is in
    excellent condition
    , with no rips, tears or folds. All writing/markings are from its issuance.
    A nice collectible for the Rock Island railfan. Shipped in a plastic hard-side collector's sleeve.
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