One of the former commuter coaches. PL _____ From: RITSlist@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RITSlist@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Russell Honey Sent: Tuesday, July...
I am looking for newspaper articles that may exist dealing with the announced liquidation in January, 1980. Where might I be able to find them? Jim Rowland...
The Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun Times ran several articles on the Rocks liquidation. Try searching their archives for articles. Dan Tracy ... From:...
Were the crossover and Amoco Spur switches at about MP 46 hand throws or were they operated from the CTC board at MC Tower in Joliet?? Thanks for any input!...
I remember discussion in the past, but I'm not able to find it. Does anyone have a paint swatch for Rock Island blue? I'd like to get a no-joke answer to...
Does anyone have a copy of the RI December 10, 1950 condensed public timetable (the black/white, 8 panel issues)? I would like to get a copy or scan of the...
To the best of my memory they were hand throws...We put 5-7 tanks of molten sulfur on the rear end of No. 45 several nights a week in 1961-62. These loads...
My Fellow ROCKologists: Just got off the phone with reservations at the Howard Johnson's in Burlington and found out that there are no rooms available for the...
This seems to be a temporary problem due to an air conditioning system malfunction. We are monitoring the situation, but hope you can find a reservation at...
I have started a HO layout and have been looking for a list of Rock Island Locomotives in the 1940's. Would anyone know where I might find a list of what...
Here's the one that I think is quite complete and useful for your need. Rock Island Motive Power, 1933-1955 - Steam and Diesel infos and pictures by Lloyd...
My Fellow ROCKologists: While Sharon and I were on our way to the Savanna Open House Ceremonies, we went past Sterling, Illinois and came across the Rock...
Hi, RI 17011 steel, wide vision cupola, caboose moved to its current location from Bettendorf, IA, to Illinois several years ago and is variously reported to...
Listers, Sign up for a relaxing and fun day on a tour of the railroads in Mt Pleasant, Iowa. We will depart Burlington on a Trailways motor coach at 9:30 am...
I need the number to the RITS company store. I tried 815-273-9013 and a recording said the number is out of service. A couple months ago I ordered one of the...
The RITS website company store needs to be correct. It has "9" instead of "4". Nathan Obermeyer ... From: Gerald Berwald <GLB141072@...> Subject: Re:...
My Fellow ROCKologists: Does anyone have a photo, either hard copy or digital, that they would be willing to send me of the car depot at Mediapolis? I thought...
Hi Ed;  IIRC, the is a photo of it towards the back of Steve Hile's Color Guide to RI Freight Cars.  Jeff  Jeff Worones Seattle WA ... From: Edward...
Andy Seaton has now corrected the number on the website, Thanks Jim Welch, RITS VP From: Nathan Obermeyer Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 8:38 PM To:...
The email address needs changed now it is in the latest Rocket from President's Desk. Lamoyne (BCR&NRY) ... From: "welch1003@..." <welch1003@...> To:...
Announcing a change in the location of the Convention lodging and Saturday events. The leadership has weighed many factors before making this decision. We...
A first class mailing will be sent this week concerning these changes to all members of RITS and vendors of the convention. This morning in the Burlington...
I have made a guaranteed reservation at the Howard Johnson.. Why is it necessary to change and pay more????? Pete Hedgpeth ... From: "welch1003@..."...
I believe part II will answer your questions. Especially the newspaper article. If not write me back. Jim From: Pete Hedgpeth Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008...
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