by mdamico23
Hi Everyone,
Today (March 31) marks a sad anniversary for Rock Island fans, as it marks the
30th anniversary of the shutdown of "The Rock." I was only 8-years old at the
time, and living in New Jersey, so I missed the days of the final operations.
Does anyone recall what the last days were like? I would love to get some
insight from both former employees and railfans. Was there a sense that The Rock
would be saved at the 11th hour or was the shutdown more definitive? Anyhow, I
would love to hear some stories of the final hours of the Rock Island, and the
phoenix-like resurrection of much of the railroad.
Thanks very much..
-Mike
Today (March 31) marks a sad anniversary for Rock Island fans, as it marks the
30th anniversary of the shutdown of "The Rock." I was only 8-years old at the
time, and living in New Jersey, so I missed the days of the final operations.
Does anyone recall what the last days were like? I would love to get some
insight from both former employees and railfans. Was there a sense that The Rock
would be saved at the 11th hour or was the shutdown more definitive? Anyhow, I
would love to hear some stories of the final hours of the Rock Island, and the
phoenix-like resurrection of much of the railroad.
Thanks very much..
-Mike