On May 4th, 1980, The Rock Island ran their last train out of Council Bluffs, Iowa. This train had all RI-owned equipment in tow with it, eastbound out of town to it's soon to be-new owners. Origi... (more)
QJ 6988 spins on the turntable at Council Bluffs. Note that its large front numberboard has been removed. This locomotive was not used in the lead during the photo charter because of a problem w... (more)