Posted by Steven Kakoczki on July 17, 2007  Didnt the Rock Island shut down in March 1980? Posted by Paul Strang on July 17, 2007  You are correct. The Rock Island shut down 3-31-1980. I have photos of a clean-up train (with RI engines) gathering cars in Oklahoma in December 1980 as well as Silvis dead lines in April 1981. Posted by John Sesonske on July 17, 2007  Thanks for sharing this piece of history. I never knew The ROCK had this paint scheme after shutdown. Posted by Ray Peacock heartlandrails.com on July 18, 2007  Nice view Paul, I was at this location less than a month ago, the Rock tri-lighter still stands but the track here is in the weeds. None of the buildings still stand here.

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