Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) "Choctaw Rocket"
Description:
A photograph print showing a Rock Island & Pacific (RI) "Rock Island", single unit streamlined diesel-electric on passenger train No. 52 "Choctaw Rocket" eastbound near Wister, OK, 4 cars. At this time, the Choctaw rocket operated daily between Memphis, Litle Rock, McAlester, and Oklahoma City. Parts of this route are now abandoned.
Date:
December 26, 1949
Creator:
George, Preston
Item Type:
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Partner:
Oklahoma Historical Society