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1958 Rock Island Railroad Rocket Ticket & Envelope
1958 Rock Island Railroad Rocket Ticket & Envelope

1958 Rock Island Railroad Rocket Ticket & Envelope

$ 5.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Used
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Year: 1958

    Description

    This is a Rock Island Railroad one way coach Rocket ticket (with original envelope) that was issued on April 12, 1958 with the destination being Peoria, Illinois.
    Both items are in good/great condition.
    The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
    Rockets
    were lightweight, streamlined diesel-electric passenger trains built by the Budd Company.
    These six trains were the first streamlined equipment purchased by the Rock Island, as well as being its first diesel-powered passenger trains.
    The stainless steel trains were each powered by an Electro-Motive Corporation model TA locomotive.
    Unlike many other early streamlined trains, the locomotives were not permanently attached to the trains.
    The trains were articulated except for the observation cars.
    Later, as the railroad streamlined more trains on more routes, the list of "Rocket" trains grew.
    One of the six trains originally assigned was The Peoria Rocket.