A 1960's era Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad 40 foot box car in H.O Scale.

 

 

I am a big fan of modeling 1960's and 70's era American railroading

in H.O Scale. I was born in 1962, and grew up seeing the various -

railroads, equipment and color schemes from this period first hand

on the southwest side of Chicago, and other areas of the windy city.

 

Last week, I purchased this nice H.O Scale Kadee model of a standard

40 foot box car, painted in the 1960's style colors and markings of the -

former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. The Rock Island, was

a popular local railroad, that operated on the south side of Chicago, and

operated commuter trains between Chicago and Joliet Illinois. I just had

to have one of these cars to help capture the look and feel of 1960's and

70's era Chicago railroading as I somewhat remember it being back then.

 

Thanks.

Eddie K.