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Rock Island may refer to:
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The Rock commonly refers to:
The Rock or The Rocks may also refer to:
Rock commonly refers to:
Rock or Rocks may also refer to:
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Purchase at -- www.greenfrog.com The Rock Island Line was a mighty fine line. The musical ditty aside, there was something special about the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad that set it apart from other rail carriers. Maybe it was the image of an underdog, surrounded on all sides by larger, more powerful—and richer—railroads. Maybe it was its short, fast passenger trains—appropriately named Rockets—barreling across the Western Prairies. Maybe it was the granger railroad, quietly and effectively going about serving its customers. Roger Koenig [KANE-ig] grew up in Brainerd on Chicagos South Side. It was the first stop at ground level on the Rock Islands Suburban Branch after leaving the main line at Gresham Junction. He often rode into the city on its trains. Roger worked for tw...
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (CRI&P; RR), commonly referred to as the Rock Island Line, produced the publicity film Wheels of Progress in 1950 to show the general public the modernization taking place within railroads, passenger trains and freight services offered, and how the railroads were integrated with other forms of transport on land and sea. You'll see scenes featuring the high-speed "Rocket" freight trains; the operation of classification yards; and agricultural and industrial areas served by the railroad. . . Ella73TV - https://www.youtube.com/user/Ella73TV2 - A curated collection of old films, newsreels & archive footage spanning the 20th century. #Trains #Transport
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was a Midwestern and western Class I railroad formed in July of 1866 out of the remnants of the Rock Island and La Salle Railroad. The railroad was both a freight hauler and a passenger route, with most passenger trains focusing on inter-city commuter travel. Success on "The Rock" as it was commonly called was plentiful until the mid 1950s when profits lacked and traffic decreased. As other railroads expanded, the Rock Island was forced to sell low traffic routes and abandon lines that were no profitable. At this period of time, the Rock's maintenance was at an all time low. The railroad become synonymous with cutting corners to save money. Track was at its worst, and rolling stock and locomotives took a dive. In 1964 the Rock Island made an at...
Purchase this at www.greenfrog.com THIS WAS THE ROCK ISLAND! Train Action on the Illinois Division 1975-1980 The Films of Roger M. Koenig Volume 3 SCANNED FROM SUPER 8 MM FILM IN FULL 1080I HD The Rock Island Line was a mighty fine line. The musical ditty aside, there was something special about the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad that set it apart from other rail carriers. Maybe it was the image of an under-dog, surrounded on all sides by larger, more powerful—and richer—railroads. Maybe it was its short, fast passenger trains—appropriately named Rockets—barreling across the Western Prairies. Maybe it was the granger railroad, quietly and effectively going about serving its customers. Roger Koenig grew up in Brainerd on Chicagos South Side. It was the first stop at...
Not the typical video I would post.Split Rock Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel located east of La Salle, Illinois.The tunnel was completed in the 1860s making it the first railroad tunnel built in Illinois (Winston Tunnel was built 20 years later).Illinois Terminal had a fly-over above the tunnel but was abandoned later by the railroad.The tunnel was most likely abandoned after the Rock Island went into bankruptcy.So the tunnel remains and you can still see it from the I&M; Canal Trail.The IAIS runs right next to the tunnel.However BICB doesn't run until after midnight and CBBI might come around dark.Your only choice would be BIRI/RIBI (The unscheduled ethanol) or if you get lucky enough, CBBI.
Purchase at -- www.greenfrog.com 'The Rock Island Line Was a Mighty Fine Line' Here was a railroad of song and legend. What was the Rock Island Railroad really like' You can see for yourself. This action DVD depicts the fast moving trains of the Rock Island from the 1950's into the 1970's. See the pulsating passenger and freight trains as they maintain the proud, dynamic heritage of a great Midwest railroad. See grand old diesel locomotives that no longer exist. This DVD shows the Rock Island's last years in the sun, because starting in 1965, the railroad lost money until it closed permanently in 1980. With this exciting video, you can relive those glory days of 'A Mighty Fine Line' Approx. Run Time 60 Minutes Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Behind The Scenes at...
My travels during the Southern Pacific's taking over of the CRI&P; Golden State route in 1980.
C. Vision Productions takes you back to the 1960s to view original operations on the Rock Island Midcontinent Route. Captured from the film camera of Louis Schaefer, you will see The Rock operating between St. Paul, Minnesota and Mason City, Iowa along with a few other Iowa locations. Passenger trains are seen led with E-3s and E-8s. Joint power from CB&Q; is also captured on the Zephyr Rocket. Freight trains are led with a variety of Rock Island power including F-7s, Alco FA1s, GP-7s and GE U-Boats. Paint schemes include Maroons, Reds and the Light Blues. Louis also captured trackage rights trains from the Illinois Central and Chicago & North Western that operated on the Midcontinent Route. One train was led with Chicago Great Western locomotives and another with all CNW F Unit...
part 2 of the wheels of progress a film about the chicago rock island & pacific railway from the 1950's
Purchase at -- www.greenfrog.com The Rock Island Line was a mighty fine line. The musical ditty aside, there was something special about the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad that set it apart from other rail carriers. Maybe it was the image of an underdog, surrounded on all sides by larger, more powerful—and richer—railroads. Maybe it was its short, fast passenger trains—appropriately named Rockets—barreling across the Western Prairies. Maybe it was the granger railroad, quietly and effectively going about serving its customers. Roger Koenig [KANE-ig] grew up in Brainerd on Chicagos South Side. It was the first stop at ground level on the Rock Islands Suburban Branch after leaving the main line at Gresham Junction. He often rode into the city on its trains. Roger worked for tw...
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (CRI&P; RR), commonly referred to as the Rock Island Line, produced the publicity film Wheels of Progress in 1950 to show the general public the modernization taking place within railroads, passenger trains and freight services offered, and how the railroads were integrated with other forms of transport on land and sea. You'll see scenes featuring the high-speed "Rocket" freight trains; the operation of classification yards; and agricultural and industrial areas served by the railroad. . . Ella73TV - https://www.youtube.com/user/Ella73TV2 - A curated collection of old films, newsreels & archive footage spanning the 20th century. #Trains #Transport
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was a Midwestern and western Class I railroad formed in July of 1866 out of the remnants of the Rock Island and La Salle Railroad. The railroad was both a freight hauler and a passenger route, with most passenger trains focusing on inter-city commuter travel. Success on "The Rock" as it was commonly called was plentiful until the mid 1950s when profits lacked and traffic decreased. As other railroads expanded, the Rock Island was forced to sell low traffic routes and abandon lines that were no profitable. At this period of time, the Rock's maintenance was at an all time low. The railroad become synonymous with cutting corners to save money. Track was at its worst, and rolling stock and locomotives took a dive. In 1964 the Rock Island made an at...
Purchase this at www.greenfrog.com THIS WAS THE ROCK ISLAND! Train Action on the Illinois Division 1975-1980 The Films of Roger M. Koenig Volume 3 SCANNED FROM SUPER 8 MM FILM IN FULL 1080I HD The Rock Island Line was a mighty fine line. The musical ditty aside, there was something special about the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad that set it apart from other rail carriers. Maybe it was the image of an under-dog, surrounded on all sides by larger, more powerful—and richer—railroads. Maybe it was its short, fast passenger trains—appropriately named Rockets—barreling across the Western Prairies. Maybe it was the granger railroad, quietly and effectively going about serving its customers. Roger Koenig grew up in Brainerd on Chicagos South Side. It was the first stop at...
Not the typical video I would post.Split Rock Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel located east of La Salle, Illinois.The tunnel was completed in the 1860s making it the first railroad tunnel built in Illinois (Winston Tunnel was built 20 years later).Illinois Terminal had a fly-over above the tunnel but was abandoned later by the railroad.The tunnel was most likely abandoned after the Rock Island went into bankruptcy.So the tunnel remains and you can still see it from the I&M; Canal Trail.The IAIS runs right next to the tunnel.However BICB doesn't run until after midnight and CBBI might come around dark.Your only choice would be BIRI/RIBI (The unscheduled ethanol) or if you get lucky enough, CBBI.
Purchase at -- www.greenfrog.com 'The Rock Island Line Was a Mighty Fine Line' Here was a railroad of song and legend. What was the Rock Island Railroad really like' You can see for yourself. This action DVD depicts the fast moving trains of the Rock Island from the 1950's into the 1970's. See the pulsating passenger and freight trains as they maintain the proud, dynamic heritage of a great Midwest railroad. See grand old diesel locomotives that no longer exist. This DVD shows the Rock Island's last years in the sun, because starting in 1965, the railroad lost money until it closed permanently in 1980. With this exciting video, you can relive those glory days of 'A Mighty Fine Line' Approx. Run Time 60 Minutes Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Behind The Scenes at...
My travels during the Southern Pacific's taking over of the CRI&P; Golden State route in 1980.
C. Vision Productions takes you back to the 1960s to view original operations on the Rock Island Midcontinent Route. Captured from the film camera of Louis Schaefer, you will see The Rock operating between St. Paul, Minnesota and Mason City, Iowa along with a few other Iowa locations. Passenger trains are seen led with E-3s and E-8s. Joint power from CB&Q; is also captured on the Zephyr Rocket. Freight trains are led with a variety of Rock Island power including F-7s, Alco FA1s, GP-7s and GE U-Boats. Paint schemes include Maroons, Reds and the Light Blues. Louis also captured trackage rights trains from the Illinois Central and Chicago & North Western that operated on the Midcontinent Route. One train was led with Chicago Great Western locomotives and another with all CNW F Unit...
part 2 of the wheels of progress a film about the chicago rock island & pacific railway from the 1950's
The Illinois Railroad Association was formed in December, 1950 at a meeting of the Chicago Railroad Presidents' Conference. This educational film was . The Super Chief was a luxury passenger train operated by the Santa Fe RailRoad. It ran between the American cities of Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, . The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (CRI&P; RR), commonly referred to as the Rock Island Line, produced the publicity film Wheels of Progress in . Educational film from the Pennsylvania RailRoad (PRR) released in the early 1950's focusing on the GG-1 electric locomotive. Shows the trains in action as well .
A collection of video clips taken from the intersecting platforms at the Union Station in Joliet. The station serves Amtrak and Metra Heritage riders headed to and from the Chicago area. The station also has tracks from the Rock Island Railroad that are owned and operated by BNSF, While Union Pacific operates the tracks to the West. This is one of the best stations to see trains from the commuter, long distance passenger, and freight rail services.
1st salesman: Cash for the merchandise, cash for the button hooks
3rd salesman: Cash for the cotton goods, csh for the hard goods
1st Salesman: Cash for the fancy goods
2nd salesman: cash for the noggins and the piggins and the frikins
3rd Salesman: Cash for the hogdhead, cask and demijohn. Cash for the crackers and the pickels and the flypaper
4th Salesman: Look whatayatalk. whatayatalk, whatayatalk, whatayataalk, whatayatalk?
5th Salesman: Weredayagitit?
4th Salesman: Whatayatalk?
1st Salesman: Ya can talk, ya can talk, ya can bicker ya can talk, ya can bicker, bicker bicker ya can talk all ya want
but is different than it was.
Charlie: No it ain't, no it ain't, but ya gotta know the territory.
Rail car: Shh shh shh shh shh shh shh
3rd Salesman: Why it's the Model T Ford made the trouble, made the prople wanna go, wanna get, wanna get up and go
seven eight , nine, ten, twelve, fourteen, twent-two, twenty-three milew to the county seat
1st Salesman: Yes sir, yes sir
3rd Salesman: Who's gonna patronize a little bitty two by four kinda store anymore?
4th Salesman: Whaddaya talk, whaddaya talk.
5th Salesman: Where do you get it?
3rd Salesman: Gone, gone
Gone with the hogshead cask and demijohn, gone with the sugar barrel, pickel barrel, milk pan, gone with the tub and
the pail and the fierce
2nd Salesman: Ever meet a fellow by the name of Hill?
1st Salesman: Hill?
Charlie: Hill?
3rd Salesman: Hill?
4th Salesman: Hill?
1st Newspaper Hill?
2nd Newspaper: Hill?
5th Salesman: Hill?
2nd Salesman: Hill?
All but Charlie and 2nd Salesman: NO!
4th Salesman: Never heard of any salesman Hill
2nd Salesman: Now he dosen't know the territory
1st Salesman: Dosen't know the territory?!?
3rd Salesman: Whats the fellows line?
2nd Salesman: Never worries bout his line
1st Salesman: Never worries bout his line?!?
2nd Salesman: Or a doggone thing. He's just a bang beat, bell ringing, Big haul, great go, neck or nothin, rip roarin,
every time a bull's eye salesman. Thats Professor Harold Hill, Harold Hill
3rd Salesman: What's the fellows line?
5th Salesman: Whats his line?
Charlie: He's a fake, and he dosen't know the territory!
4th Salesman: Look, whaddayatalk, whaddayatalk, whaddayatalk, whaddaystalk?
2nd Saleman: He's a music man
1st Salesman: He's a what?
3rd Salesman: He's a what?
2nd Salesman: He's a music man and he sells clarinets to the kids in the town with the big trombones and the rat-a-tat
drums, big barass bass, big brass bass, and the piccolo, the piccolo with uniforms, too with a shiny gold braid
on the coat and a big red stripe runnin . . .
1st Salesman: Well, I don't know much about bands but I do know you can't make a living selling big trombones, no sir.
Mandolin picks, perhaps and here and there a Jew's harp ...
2nd Salesman: No, the fellow sells bands, Boys bands. I don't know how he does it but he lives like a king and he dallies
and he gathers and he plucks and shines and when the man dances, certinely boys, what else? The piper pays him! Yes sir ,yes
sir,yes sir, yes sir, when the man dances, certinely boys, what else?The piper pays him! Yessssir, Yessssir
Charlie: But he dosen't know the territory!