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CRI&P 1284
Title:  CRI&P 1284
Description:  A pair of Rock Island Geeps with a transfer cut and a gaggle of cabeese at Pullman Junction. Date of photo approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 3/8/2009 7:22:09 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1284(GP7) CRIP 1283(GP7)
Views:  981   Comments: 1
CRIP 1283
Title:  CRIP 1283
Description:  CRIP 1283
Photo Date:  8/5/1975  Upload Date: 12/9/2008 10:11:23 AM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Tim Vermande
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1283(GP7)
Views:  646   Comments: 0
RI 1283 Waterloo Iowa 1968
Title:  RI 1283 Waterloo Iowa 1968
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2004  Upload Date: 12/16/2004 4:39:43 PM
Location:  Waterloo, IA
Author:  Jim Sands
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1283(GP7)
Views:  948   Comments: 1
CRIP 1284
Title:  CRIP 1284
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/18/1974  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 6:58:58 PM
Location:  Silvis, IL
Author:  David G Kimmel
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1284(GP7)
Views:  284   Comments: 1
CRI&P GP7 #1284
Title:  CRI&P GP7 #1284
Description:  Digital image from Kim E. Piersol original 35mm Kadachrome transparency. Ex #79, rebuilt by EMD 11/63.
Photo Date:  10/1/1974  Upload Date: 5/12/2006 6:49:10 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1284(GP7)
Views:  684   Comments: 2
CRIP 1284
Title:  CRIP 1284
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1976  Upload Date: 1/2/2010 12:08:08 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Jeff Carlson
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  CRIP 1284(GP7)
Views:  350   Comments: 0
CRIP 1287
Title:  CRIP 1287
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/10/1975  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 6:59:02 PM
Location:  Des Moines, IA
Author:  Steve Eudy
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1287(GP7)
Views:  410   Comments: 2
RI 1293
Title:  RI 1293
Description:  Image from a "second".
Photo Date:  8/12/1972  Upload Date: 4/14/2014 9:25:07 PM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Robert Farkas
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  CRIP 1293(GP7)
Views:  465   Comments: 2
RI 1294
Title:  RI 1294
Description:  The sun has just come up as the crew of RI 1294 go about their work in Amarillo yard.
Photo Date:  6/26/1973  Upload Date: 3/28/2016 7:10:58 PM
Location:  Amarillo, TX
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1294(GP7)
Views:  670   Comments: 0
CRI&P GP7 1295
Title:  CRI&P GP7 1295
Description:  CRI&P GP7 1295, Lincoln, Nebraska, July 1963, photo by Dick Rumbolz, Chuck Zeiler collection. Built in October 1953 (c/n 18727) on EMD Order 5156, it was rebuilt to GP7R 4463 and sometime during 1981 it became C&NW 4138. The second unit in this photo is number 1299 and both the 1295 and 1299 are equipped with steam generators, which forced the air reservoir tanks to the roof. For the record, the last unit is GP7 #1284.
Photo Date:  7/1/1963  Upload Date: 11/3/2009 2:57:31 PM
Location:  Lincoln, NE
Author:  Dick Rumbolz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1295(GP7)
Views:  1356   Comments: 1
CRIP 1296
Title:  CRIP 1296
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1970  Upload Date: 1/7/2018 6:59:06 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  J Thomson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1296(GP7)
Views:  489   Comments: 1
taking a rest
Title:  taking a rest
Description:  engine RI 1297 sits on the turntable
Photo Date:  2/1/1967  Upload Date: 7/18/2010 2:35:26 AM
Location:  Inver Grove, MN
Author:  Steven Rush
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CRIP 1297(GP7)
Views:  916   Comments: 0
Neat old Rock Paint Scheme
Title:  Neat old Rock Paint Scheme
Description:  Date and Location are unknown
Photo Date:  1/1/1962  Upload Date: 12/26/2003 9:55:12 PM
Location:  Fort Worth, TX
Author:  Don Stewart
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1298(GP7)
Views:  1729   Comments: 1
CRIP 1299
Title:  CRIP 1299
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/11/1966  Upload Date: 3/24/2005 11:01:00 AM
Location:  Silvis, IL
Author: 
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1299(GP7)
Views:  1769   Comments: 3
Rock Island GP7 1308
Title:  Rock Island GP7 1308
Description:  Rock Island GP7 1308, a former dual freight/passenger unit, runs a freight near McPherson KS
Photo Date:  5/1/1974  Upload Date: 2/9/2013 8:24:19 PM
Location:  McPherson, KS
Author:  John Pouch
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1308(GP7)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
CRIP 1308
Title:  CRIP 1308
Description:  CRIP 1308
Photo Date:  7/21/1979  Upload Date: 12/9/2008 10:12:05 AM
Location:  Mount Vernon, IL
Author:  Tim Vermande
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1308(GP7)
Views:  950   Comments: 0
Rock Island Transfer
Title:  Rock Island Transfer
Description:  Eastbound passing Hoffman tower
Photo Date:  12/31/1973  Upload Date: 1/3/2007 12:31:56 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Greg Smith
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1310(GP7)
Views:  1085   Comments: 0
CRIP GP7 #1502 - Chicago, Rock Island, & Pacific
Title:  CRIP GP7 #1502 - Chicago, Rock Island, & Pacific
Description:  Built by EMD in June of 1952 orginally as P&LE #5724, this GP7 unit now wears the basic black of the Rock Island switchers as it sits in front of Rock Island boxcars at Blue Island, IL. Dave Arganbright caught this switcher.
Photo Date:  7/15/1984  Upload Date: 10/2/2016 9:10:56 AM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1502(GP7)
Views:  491   Comments: 3
CRI&P GP7 1502
Title:  CRI&P GP7 1502
Description:  CRI&P GP7 1502, Blue Island, Illinois, September 8, 1984, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in June 1952 for the P&LE as 5724 (c/n 16351) on EMD Order 6369, it was later renumbered P&LE 1513, then sold to MGA becoming 1502, leased to NCTR as 1502, leased to the Rock Island Trustees as 1502, further disposition unknown. By the date of this photo, the Rock Island had been shut down for about four years. Based on the letter F stencilled on the frame, this is the Front of the locomotive.
Photo Date:  9/8/1984  Upload Date: 11/6/2009 11:20:23 AM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1502(GP7)
Views:  712   Comments: 2
CRI&P GP7 1502
Title:  CRI&P GP7 1502
Description:  CRI&P GP7 1502, Blue Island, Illinois, September 8, 1984, photo by Chuck Zeiler. Built in June 1952 for the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie (a subsidiary of the New York Central System) as 5724 (c/n 16351) on EMD Order 6369, it was later renumbered P&LE 1513, then either sold or leased to Monongahala Railway (MGA, a joint venture of the PRR and the P&LE) becoming 1502, later leased to North Central Texas Railroad (NCTR, incorporated on May 29, 1980, as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company to acquire part of the Mid-Continent Route of the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company) as 1502, leased to the Rock Island Trustees as 1502, further disposition unknown. By the date of this photo, the Rock Island had been shut down for about four years. Based on the number 2 stencilled on this end of the frame, and the letter F stencilled on the other end, this is the rear of the locomotive, which is consistent with NYC practice.
Photo Date:  9/8/1984  Upload Date: 11/7/2009 9:34:42 AM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1502(GP7)
Views:  958   Comments: 1
CRI&P GP7 1502
Title:  CRI&P GP7 1502
Description:  Ex P&LE
Photo Date:  10/31/1987  Upload Date: 3/6/2016 9:17:48 AM
Location:  East St Louis, IL
Author:  Alan Gaines
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 1502(GP7)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
CRIP 1504
Title:  CRIP 1504
Description:  EL RENO OK August 15 1983 -- From the dark side. CRIP GP7 1504 sits at the ready in the El Reno shops area. The 1504 was built in May 1952 (s/n 16343) for Pittsburgh and Lake Erie as PLE 5716 and was renumbered PLE 1520. It was acquired by the Monongahela Railroad as MGA 1504. It was leased to the North Central Texas as NCTR 1504. After its return to the Monongahela it was leased to the Rock Island trustee as CRIP 1504 where it was used to clean up Rock Island property after the line's shutdown. It was wrecked and scrapped in late 1985. This unique paint scheme was said to be applied at the El Reno OK paint shop by the trustee's crew. (Roster information from http://www.thedieselshop.us/Monga.HTML
Photo Date:  8/15/1983  Upload Date: 1/21/2012 5:11:33 PM
Location:  El Reno, OK
Author:  Charles Stookey
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1504(GP7)
Views:  695   Comments: 0
CRIP 1504
Title:  CRIP 1504
Description:  EL RENO OK August 15 1983 -- CRIP GP7 1504 sits at the ready in the El Reno shops area. The 1504 was built in May 1952 (s/n 16343) for Pittsburgh and Lake Erie as PLE 5716 and was renumbered PLE 1520. It was acquired by the Monongahela Railroad as MGA 1504. It was leased to the North Central Texas as NCTR 1504. After its return to the Monongahela it was leased to the Rock Island trustee as CRIP 1504 where it was used to clean up Rock Island property after the line's shutdown. It was wrecked and scrapped in late 1985. This unique paint scheme was said to be applied at the El Reno OK paint shop by the trustee's crew. (Roster information from http://www.thedieselshop.us/Monga.HTML
Photo Date:  8/15/1983  Upload Date: 1/21/2012 5:13:17 PM
Location:  El Reno, OK
Author:  Charles Stookey
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1504(GP7)
Views:  798   Comments: 2
CRIP 1504
Title:  CRIP 1504
Description:  BISON OK Aug 15 1983 -- Rock Island GP7 1504 leads a hospital train of freight cars at rest oo a siding. Note the jointed rail. The 1504 was built in May 1952 (s/n 16343) for Pittsburgh and Lake Erie as PLE 5716 and was renumbered PLE 1520. It was acquired by the Monongahela Railroad as MGA 1504. It was leased to the North Central Texas as NCTR 1504. After its return to the Monongahela it was leased to the Rock Island trustee as CRIP 1504 where it was used to clean up Rock Island property after the lines shutdown. It was wrecked and scrapped in late 1985. This#unique paint scheme was said to be applied at the El Reno OK paint shop by the trustees crew. (Roster information from http://www.thedieselshop.us/Monga.HTML)
Photo Date:  8/15/1985  Upload Date: 12/7/2012 2:15:20 AM
Location:  Bison, OK
Author:  Charles Stookey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CRIP 1504(GP7)
Views:  615   Comments: 5
CRIP 1504
Title:  CRIP 1504
Description:  BISON OK Aug 15 1983 -- Rock Island GP7 15>4 leads a hospital train of freight cars. Note the 55 mph speed limit sigan at far right center. The 1504 was built in May 1952 (s/n 16343) for Pittsburgh and Lake Erie as PLE 5716 and was renumbered PLE 1520. It was acquired by the Monongahela Qailroad as MGA 1504. It was leased to the North Central Texas as NCTR 1504. After its return to the Monongahela it was leased to the Rock Island trustee as CRIP 1504 where it was used to clean up Rock Island property after the lines shutdown. It was wrecked and scrapped in late 1985. This unique paint scheme was said to be applied at the El Reno OK paint shop by the trustees crew. (Roster information from http://www.thedieselshop.us/Monga.HTML)
Photo Date:  8/15/1985  Upload Date: 12/7/2012 2:16:42 AM
Location:  Bison, OK
Author:  Charles Stookey
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 1504(GP7)
Views:  1136   Comments: 2
CRIP 0504
Title:  CRIP 0504
Description:  JACKS OK Aug 15 1983 -- Rock Island GP7 1504 rolls out of the sun past a dead signal on the north-south main south of Hennessey OK. The 1504 was built in May 1952 (s/n 16343) for Pittsburgh and Lake Erie as PLE 5716 and was renumbered PLE 1520. It was acquired by the Monongahela Railroad as MGA 1504. It was leased to the North Central Texas as NCTR 1504. After its return to the Monongahela it was leased to the Rock Island trustee as CRIP 1504 where it was used to clean up Rock Island property after the liles shutdown. It was wrecked and scrapped in late 1985. This unique paint scheme was said to be applied at the El Reno OK paint shop by the trustees crew. (Roster information from http://www.thedieselshmp.us/Monga.HTML)
Photo Date:  8/15/1985  Upload Date: 12/7/2012 2:12:54 AM
Location:  Jacks, OK
Author:  Charles Stookey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CRIP 1504(GP7)
Views:  491   Comments: 3
CRIP 1504
Title:  CRIP 1504
Description:  KINGFISHER OK Aug 15 1983 -- Rock Island GP7 1504 leads a hospital train of freight cars. The 1504 was built in May 1952 (s/n 16343) for Pittsburgh and Lake Erie as PLE 5716 and was renumbered PLE 1520. It was acquired by the Monongahela Railroad as MGA 1504. It was leased to the North Central Texas as NCTR 1504. After its return to the Monongahela it was leased to the Rock Island trustee as CRIP 1504 where it was used to blean up Rock Island property after the lines shutdown. It was wrecked and scrapped in late 1985. This unique paint scheme was said to be applied at the El Reno OK paint shop by the trustees crew. (Roster information from http://www.thedieselshop.us/Monga.HTML)
Photo Date:  8/15/1985  Upload Date: 12/7/2012 2:11:04 AM
Location:  Kingfisher, OK
Author:  Charles Stookey
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CRIP 1504(GP7)
Views:  928   Comments: 6
RI 277
Title:  RI 277
Description:  (Date approximate)
Photo Date:  4/16/1973  Upload Date: 12/1/2012 10:26:40 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Robert Farkas
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CRIP 1527(GP7)
Views:  421   Comments: 1
RI 4201
Title:  RI 4201
Description:  RI 4201 is former DRGW 5102, joining the Rock Island roster in November 1972.
Photo Date:  9/2/1975  Upload Date: 3/28/2016 7:18:29 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 4201(GP7)
Views:  885   Comments: 0
CRI&P 241
Title:  CRI&P 241
Description:  Rock Island eastbound behind a Phase I U28B and an ex-Rio Grande GP7. Date approximate.
Photo Date:  8/1/1974  Upload Date: 11/22/2008 12:22:23 PM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Mike Woodruff
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CRIP 241(U28B) CRIP 4202(GP7)
Views:  1430   Comments: 3
CRIP 4208
Title:  CRIP 4208
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/11/1976  Upload Date: 3/24/2005 11:01:00 AM
Location:  Silvis, IL
Author: 
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4208(GP7) CRIP 4205(GP7)
Views:  1700   Comments: 0
RI 4206
Title:  RI 4206
Description:  Former Rio Grande and now Rock Island GP7 RI 4206 sits in the long deadline outside Silvis shops.
Photo Date:  9/6/1975  Upload Date: 3/31/2016 2:33:49 PM
Location:  Silvis, IL
Author:  Ron Hawkins
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CRIP 4206(GP7)
Views:  1223   Comments: 2
Refueling 4209 at El Reno
Title:  Refueling 4209 at El Reno
Description:  Rock Island bought ten GP7s from the Rio Grande in November 1972 and put them right to work with minimal change to markings. 4209 is the former DRGW 5113; it would subsequently be rebuilt and join the general population of Rock Geeps.
Photo Date:  3/26/1975  Upload Date: 12/28/2012 9:19:24 AM
Location:  El Reno, OK
Author:  John Pouch
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4209(GP7)
Views:  1015   Comments: 1


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