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Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Departing with the coach train.
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:07:48 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  432   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Departing with the coach train.
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:09:08 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  520   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:44:01 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  466   Comments: 1
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:45:02 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:46:01 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:48:01 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  656   Comments: 1
CRIP 4506
Title:  CRIP 4506
Description:  Restored in a fresh coat of "Bankrupt Blue," Rock Island 4506 had previously been C&NW 4160, was built 10/52 as Rock Island 1266.
Photo Date:  8/11/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 8:35:44 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  546   Comments: 1
CRI&P 4506
Title:  CRI&P 4506
Description:  Restored by IRM in a fresh coat of "Bankrupt Blue," Rock Island 4506 had previously been C&NW 4160, was built 10/52 as Rock Island 1266.
Photo Date:  8/11/2018  Upload Date: 8/18/2018 5:43:14 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  681   Comments: 2
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Teaming up with SP 1518 to make a trip on the caboose train during Diesel Days Weekend.
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:00:39 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  637   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Solo Rock Island 4506 takes the caboose train out for a trip on the mainline.
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:19:13 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  622   Comments: 0
The Rock in East Union
Title:  The Rock in East Union
Description:  4506 departs with the caboose train.
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:20:20 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  531   Comments: 0
Caboose Train, Bilevels and Coach Train
Title:  Caboose Train, Bilevels and Coach Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:23:40 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) ATSF 92(FP45)
Views:  627   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Departing with the caboose train.
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:24:38 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  570   Comments: 0
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific 4506
Title:  Chicago Rock Island & Pacific 4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/1/2018  Upload Date: 8/1/2019 11:39:48 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Joseph C.
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CBQ 504(SD24) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  567   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Idling on the west Wye.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:32:05 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  824   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Idling on the west Wye.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:33:14 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  963   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Idling on the west Wye.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:34:21 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  702   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Approaching station track 1.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:37:38 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  604   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Pulling into station track 1.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:38:39 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  643   Comments: 0
Hey, that's my train!
Title:  Hey, that's my train!
Description:  A Rock Island Geep handles the Nebraska Zephyr consist at IRM as CB&Q 9911A looks on.
Photo Date:  8/10/2019  Upload Date: 8/12/2019 9:16:56 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  557   Comments: 1
Inside looking out
Title:  Inside looking out
Description:  An eclectic assemblage of motive power at IRM.
Photo Date:  8/10/2019  Upload Date: 8/12/2019 11:02:03 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MNS 21(DT66-2000) CRIP 4506(GP7R) GBW 2407(RSD15)
Views:  679   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Power for the "Day of with Thomas" train.
Photo Date:  7/12/2021  Upload Date: 7/13/2021 1:42:11 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Part of the take-the-trottle program during Diesel Weekend 2021.
Photo Date:  8/8/2021  Upload Date: 8/10/2021 10:04:00 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Part of the take-the-trottle program during Diesel Weekend 2021.
Photo Date:  8/8/2021  Upload Date: 8/10/2021 10:20:39 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
Putting everything back in Order after Diesel Days 2021
Title:  Putting everything back in Order after Diesel Days 2021
Description:  ITC #1605 pushes the caboose train back to barn 13 as Rock #4506 switches freight cars back to trackage used for the take-the-trottle program.
Photo Date:  8/8/2021  Upload Date: 8/10/2021 10:32:24 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ITC 1605(GP7) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
The Great Locomotive Chase
Title:  The Great Locomotive Chase
Description:  IT #1605 follows Rock Island #4506 North to Central Ave. before going there separate ways.
Photo Date:  8/8/2021  Upload Date: 8/10/2021 10:34:33 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) ITC 1605(GP7)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
CRIP 4506
Title:  CRIP 4506
Description:  Rock Island 4506 sits in the shed at the IRM.
Photo Date:  5/29/2022  Upload Date: 6/5/2022 1:49:49 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Eric Slemp
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
Rock Island GP7R 4506
Title:  Rock Island GP7R 4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2022  Upload Date: 6/24/2022 9:43:15 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Wil Hata
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  443   Comments: 0
Rock Island GP7R 4506
Title:  Rock Island GP7R 4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2022  Upload Date: 6/24/2022 11:01:14 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Wil Hata
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
4506 in-service "assisting" Thomas
Title:  4506 in-service "assisting" Thomas
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2022  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 9:42:27 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
Cab Interior of Rock Island Geep
Title:  Cab Interior of Rock Island Geep
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2022  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 9:44:18 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
CRIP 4506
Title:  CRIP 4506
Description:  Rock Island 4506 handles a caboose train.
Photo Date:  8/13/2022  Upload Date: 8/18/2022 4:14:53 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
CRIP 4506 about to cross the "diamond to nowhere"
Title:  CRIP 4506 about to cross the "diamond to nowhere"
Description:  The track going right to left across the bottom of the picture stub-ends about a foot beyond the diamond crossing with the track that 4506 is on. It serves as a headroom track for switching the shop buildings.
Photo Date:  8/14/2022  Upload Date: 8/16/2022 3:54:25 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
CRIP 4506 going for one last spin around the shops area for Diesel Days 2022
Title:  CRIP 4506 going for one last spin around the shops area for Diesel Days 2022
Description:  This locomotive was used by the Chicago and Northwestern, and languished in the ex-C&NW yard at Janesville, WI for many years after the UP takeover. It arrived at IRM in 2008 still as CNW 4160 and was quickly repaired to operating condition; and restored to its Rock Island appearance a few years later.
Photo Date:  8/14/2022  Upload Date: 8/16/2022 3:54:49 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
CRIP 4506 idling adjacent to display barn No. 9
Title:  CRIP 4506 idling adjacent to display barn No. 9
Description:  Not sure why the crew moved it out here.
Photo Date:  8/14/2022  Upload Date: 8/16/2022 3:59:23 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
Geep Display
Title:  Geep Display
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2022  Upload Date: 8/22/2022 1:48:29 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 902(GP9) UPY 644(GP15-1) UP 689(GP38-2) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  733   Comments: 0
Switching the visiting power
Title:  Switching the visiting power
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2022  Upload Date: 8/22/2022 1:58:13 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) UP 689(GP38-2) UPY 644(GP15-1)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
Geeps
Title:  Geeps
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2022  Upload Date: 8/22/2022 2:00:15 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) CNW 1518(GP7)
Views:  514   Comments: 0
Highball
Title:  Highball
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2022  Upload Date: 8/22/2022 2:01:46 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) UP 689(GP38-2) UPY 644(GP15-1)
Views:  548   Comments: 0
Heading to the Interchange
Title:  Heading to the Interchange
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/20/2022  Upload Date: 8/22/2022 2:03:03 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) UP 689(GP38-2) UPY 644(GP15-1) UP 3855(SD70M)
Views:  588   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2022  Upload Date: 8/29/2022 11:36:29 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
CRIP 4506
Title:  CRIP 4506
Description:  Rock Island 4506 is ex-CNW 4160, nee-CRIP 1266.
Photo Date:  8/12/2023  Upload Date: 8/15/2023 5:31:11 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
Freight train
Title:  Freight train
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2023  Upload Date: 9/30/2023 11:38:43 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
Weekend Operations
Title:  Weekend Operations
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2023  Upload Date: 9/30/2023 11:44:30 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CTA 3142(Trolley) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
CNW 4160
Title:  CNW 4160
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/10/2024  Upload Date: 8/11/2024 8:26:29 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matt Maloy
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CNW 4160(GP7R) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
CNW 1518
Title:  CNW 1518
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/10/2024  Upload Date: 8/11/2024 9:27:00 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matt Maloy
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CNW 1518(GP7) CNW 4160(GP7R) CRIP 4506(GP7R) CNW 7009(SD50)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
CNW 4160
Title:  CNW 4160
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/10/2024  Upload Date: 8/11/2024 9:34:24 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Matt Maloy
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CNW 4160(GP7R) CRIP 4506(GP7R) CNW 7009(SD50)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
"The>Rock" GP7 #4507
Title:  "The>Rock" GP7 #4507
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kodachrome transparency. Blue Island Crossing.
Photo Date:  10/10/1976  Upload Date: 8/7/2006 6:50:42 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4507(GP7R)
Views:  1063   Comments: 0
CRIP 4507
Title:  CRIP 4507
Description:  WAUKOMIS OK Aug 4 1978 -- Rock Island GP7R 4507 leads a mixed freight south as it approaches the E0500 Road crossing on the Rocks north-south main line. EMD built the unit in September 1952 as GP7 1271 (s/n 17602). After the Rocks collapse the 4507 went to the Chicago and Northwestern as CNW 4161. It was retired by the Union Pacific on Oct 7 1996. It was sold to Helm financial and then sold to Hoosier Southern Railroad as HOS 406. (Roster information from http://www.rits.org/www/equipment/ridispos.html, http://thedieselshop.us/CRIP.HTML, http://www.trainweb.org/emdloco/17600.htm and http://utahrails.net/all-time/up-x-cnw.php)
Photo Date:  8/4/1978  Upload Date: 10/9/2012 7:19:35 PM
Location:  Waukomis, OK
Author:  Charles Stookey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CRIP 4507(GP7R)
Views:  875   Comments: 1
Rock 4507
Title:  Rock 4507
Description:  Rock Island 4507 at Cedar Rapids, IA
Photo Date:  8/8/2010  Upload Date: 1/12/2011 8:03:21 PM
Location:  Cedar Rapids, IA
Author:  Mark Dean
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 4507(GP7R)
Views:  738   Comments: 0


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