| But not for long. The Rock Island had been in bankruptcy since 1964, and by this time was on its last legs. In the mid 70s, a new management team had started a rebranding of the road, now "The Rock", and started painting everything in this blue paint scheme. It was like putting lipstick on a cow, dressing up the look, but it didnt hide the decay underneath. One of the new look gons in eastbound on RF 7 passing Jamaica station. |
| Date:
4/11/1978 |
Location:
Jamaica, NY Map  |
Views:
841 |
Collection Of:
 
Tom Beckett |
| Rolling Stock: |
Author: Tom Beckett
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| Picture Categories: RollingStock,Action |
This picture is part of album: Gons, flats, non coal open hoppers, and other various freight cars |