I rode that train in 1968 for a 5 month tour. It was actually two trains with four engines each due to the massive weight of the steel and iron from the rides and show. I remember the Rock Island portion of the trip due to the tracks not being of "passenger" train quality...with much vertical vibration as we hit each rail splice....
those were the good ol' days when The Royal american Shows were a part of QC history. I wish they'd come back so I could share it with my kids.
steven4210 1 year ago
thank you so much for posting this I love the rock Island an have been hoping to see these tpoys of clips or videos.
aquatodabone 1 year ago
I rode that train in 1968 for a 5 month tour. It was actually two trains with four engines each due to the massive weight of the steel and iron from the rides and show. I remember the Rock Island portion of the trip due to the tracks not being of "passenger" train quality...with much vertical vibration as we hit each rail splice....
Russon1 2 years ago
cool bet the track is LOTS better than shown here lol
microbusss 2 years ago
Yes, it is now used by Union Pacific as one of their mainlines south of the Twin Cities.
andrew7493 2 years ago
I'd like to see that paint scheme on ES44AC's as well, 'twould be cool.
dasmikey1964 2 years ago
this track still there or not?
microbusss 2 years ago
Thank you for posting some rare footage of my favorite RR. It would be nice to see these still around and that beautiful paint on todays technology.
Railfreak78 3 years ago
Great video
SD457500 3 years ago
This video is a wonderful bit of railroad history - many thanks for posting!
healydj 3 years ago