This Rock Island paint scheme served as the prototype for Iowa Interstate’s new ‘Heritage’ locomotive (pictured above).
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Mid-America Car
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Iowa Interstate ES44AC No. 513 has emerged from the paint shop at Mid-America Car wearing Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific colors. The unit will serve on Interstate’s ex-Rock Island route between Blue Island, Ill., and Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Related:
- Iowa Interstate to pay homage to Rock Island, (September 14, 2009)
- Iowa Interstate to add two new ES44AC locomotives, (September 11, 2009)
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