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Crunchydillpickle/sandbox/Corn Belt Rocket
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleMidwestern United States
First service1947
Last service1960s
Former operator(s)Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Route
Terminicity
city
Stops
  1. intermediate stops
Distance travelled1 mi (1.6 km)
Average journey time25 hours, 50 minutes, southbound;
25 hours, 40 minutes, northbound
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)507 (southbound) and 508 (northbound)
On-board services
Seating arrangementsCoach
Sleeping arrangementsRoomettes and double bedrooms
Catering facilitiesDining car
Observation facilitiesParlor lounge observation car (1957)
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)

The Twin Star Rocket was a passenger train operated by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Introduced on January 14, 1945. North terminal was tk and South Terminal tk.

Services

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The Rock Island assigne

Locomotives

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The Rock Island powered these three streamlined consists with EMD E6A units taken from other schedules.

References

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