The left side of the Aerotrain with the Rock Island Herald.
Buttom Left:
A painting of the Aerotrain. Located in the main musem.
Buttom Right:
An old Rock Island coach.
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| "Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific #2 "Aerotrain": Built in 1955 bt General Motors, this highspeed passenger train would allow the railroads to meet the growing competition from autos and airlines. The lightweight coaches were actually converted bus bodies. There are 2 trainsets left, the other being located in St. Louis. Both retired in 1966." | |||||||||||||||
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| Left: The left side of the Aerotrain with the Rock Island Herald. Buttom Left: A painting of the Aerotrain. Located in the main musem. Buttom Right: An old Rock Island coach. |
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