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Owner: Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
Model:Rebuilt EMD GP7RBuilt As:CRIP 1266 (GP7)
Serial Number:17597Order No:5155
Frame Number:5155-4Built:10/1952
Notes:blt 10/52 as CRIP 1266
Other locos with this serial:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) CNW 4160(GP7R) CRIP 1266(GP7)
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CRIP 4506
Title:  CRIP 4506
Description:  at Peoria engine house
Photo Date:  12/3/1977  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 2:36:49 PM
Location:  Peoria, IL
Author:  Brian Knight
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Rock dead line
Title:  Rock dead line
Description:  Its been 28 days after the Rock ceased to be a online shipper, a long line of geeps await disposition.
Photo Date:  4/27/1980  Upload Date: 2/6/2005 6:31:48 PM
Location:  Des Moines, IA
Author:  James Mischke
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4502(GP7R) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  2161   Comments: 1
Post-shutdown
Title:  Post-shutdown
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/1980  Upload Date: 2/4/2014 2:58:27 PM
Location:  Silvis, IL
Author:  Ken Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) CRIP 4454(GP7R) CRIP 4463(GP7R)
Views:  1873   Comments: 0
RI 4506
Title:  RI 4506
Description:  RI 4506 & 4517 roll a westbound by UD tower Joliet IL in 12-76
Photo Date:  4/22/2005  Upload Date: 4/24/2005 5:29:37 AM
Location:  Joliet, IL
Author:  Daniel Tracy
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  2381   Comments: 4
Chicago & North Western GP-7R
Title:  Chicago & North Western GP-7R
Description:  Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
Photo Date:  9/4/2011  Upload Date: 12/30/2021 10:54:33 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Mauricio Burguete
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station
Locomotives:  CNW 4160(GP7R) CRIP 4506(GP7R) CRIP 1266(GP7)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
Diesel locomotives in the yard
Title:  Diesel locomotives in the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/4/2011  Upload Date: 12/30/2021 10:54:39 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Mauricio Burguete
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  CWEX 15(SW1) CNW 4160(GP7R) CRIP 4506(GP7R) CRIP 1266(GP7) BN 1(F9A) BN 2(F9B) BN 3(E9AM)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
Chicago & North Western GP-7R
Title:  Chicago & North Western GP-7R
Description:  Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
Photo Date:  9/4/2011  Upload Date: 12/30/2021 10:54:51 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Mauricio Burguete
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Station
Locomotives:  CNW 4160(GP7R) CRIP 4506(GP7R) CRIP 1266(GP7)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
"The Rock" Resurrection
Title:  "The Rock" Resurrection
Description:  Inside the diesel shop, paint is being chipped away and metal work is progressing on the rebirth of Rock Island #4506 (formerly C&NW #4160). Also seen to the right E-units Milwuakee Road 33C and Burlington Northern #9908 are recieving metal work and on the left Union Pacific M-35 (doodlebug railcar) is receiving a roof rebuild.
Photo Date:  8/13/2017  Upload Date: 8/14/2017 12:03:36 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  949   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Something new peaking out the doors of Barn 2. The newly repainted Rock Island #4506.
Photo Date:  7/1/2018  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 5:21:31 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  478   Comments: 0
Ghost
Title:  Ghost
Description:  The Rock Island died 38-years-ago, yet idling in a yard in 2018 is a freshly repainted blue & white Geep.
Photo Date:  7/1/2018  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 5:25:17 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
Bankruptcy Blue Geep
Title:  Bankruptcy Blue Geep
Description:  An extinct paint scheme is reborn. At least as far as locomotives. There are plenty of old freight cars still around wearing it... for now.
Photo Date:  7/1/2018  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 5:26:23 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/1/2018  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 5:29:41 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/1/2018  Upload Date: 7/3/2018 5:30:45 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
CRIP 4506
Title:  CRIP 4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 7/8/2018 2:10:52 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Dylan Hunter
Categories:  Roster,Station,Track
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  427   Comments: 1
CRIP 4506
Title:  CRIP 4506
Description:  Newly restored GP7 #4506, now proudly wearing the ''Bankruptcy Blue'' paint scheme idles at the Illinois Railway Museum prior to the day's runs.
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 7/8/2018 2:04:20 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Dylan Hunter
Categories:  Roster,Station,Track
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  556   Comments: 1
The Maiden Run
Title:  The Maiden Run
Description:  Newly restored GP7 #4506 smokes it up as it enters the museum's mainline on the first run of the day with a 4-car set of former RI commuter coaches in tow.
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 7/8/2018 2:20:03 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Dylan Hunter
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  488   Comments: 1
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 7:49:23 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  144   Comments: 1
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 7:50:43 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
Operations
Title:  Operations
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 7:51:52 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CAE 460(Interurban) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 7:53:17 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:04:18 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Departing with the coach train.
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:07:48 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Departing with the coach train.
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:09:08 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:44:01 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  135   Comments: 1
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:45:02 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:46:01 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/4/2018 8:48:01 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  318   Comments: 1
CRIP 4506
Title:  CRIP 4506
Description:  Restored in a fresh coat of "Bankrupt Blue," Rock Island 4506 had previously been C&NW 4160, was built 10/52 as Rock Island 1266.
Photo Date:  8/11/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 8:35:44 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  219   Comments: 1
CRI&P 4506
Title:  CRI&P 4506
Description:  Rock Island 4506 and Burlington 9911A execute a meet at the south end of the passing siding.
Photo Date:  8/11/2018  Upload Date: 8/18/2018 11:33:25 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
CRI&P 4506
Title:  CRI&P 4506
Description:  Restored by IRM in a fresh coat of "Bankrupt Blue," Rock Island 4506 had previously been C&NW 4160, was built 10/52 as Rock Island 1266.
Photo Date:  8/11/2018  Upload Date: 8/18/2018 5:43:14 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  296   Comments: 2
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Teaming up with SP 1518 to make a trip on the caboose train during Diesel Days Weekend.
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:00:39 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Solo Rock Island 4506 takes the caboose train out for a trip on the mainline.
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:19:13 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
The Rock in East Union
Title:  The Rock in East Union
Description:  4506 departs with the caboose train.
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:20:20 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
Caboose Train, Bilevels and Coach Train
Title:  Caboose Train, Bilevels and Coach Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:23:40 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) ATSF 92(FP45)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Departing with the caboose train.
Photo Date:  8/12/2018  Upload Date: 8/17/2018 2:24:38 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific 4506
Title:  Chicago Rock Island & Pacific 4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/1/2018  Upload Date: 8/1/2019 11:39:48 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Joseph C.
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CBQ 504(SD24) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Idling on the west Wye.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:32:05 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  410   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Idling on the west Wye.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:33:14 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Idling on the west Wye.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:34:21 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Approaching station track 1.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:37:38 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Pulling into station track 1.
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 1:38:39 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Steam Service Facility
Title:  Steam Service Facility
Description:  Getting ready for public operations.
Photo Date:  5/25/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 5:31:37 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) SLSF 1630(2-10-0) IRYM 5(Shay 3 Truck)
Views:  301   Comments: 1
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  On its way to the depot with the caboose train.
Photo Date:  5/25/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 5:32:47 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description:  Number 4506 waits for authority to enter the depot tracks. The lion heads along depot street are from LaSalle Street Staion's Headhouse. This was Rock Island's Chicago terminal as well as the New York Central, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, and Nickel Plate Road.
Photo Date:  5/25/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 5:35:23 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  393   Comments: 1
Weekend Operations
Title:  Weekend Operations
Description:  Frisco 1630 handles the coach train while Rock Island Geep #4506 takes care of the caboose train.
Photo Date:  5/25/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 5:36:21 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SLSF 1630(2-10-0) CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  254   Comments: 1
East Union Depot
Title:  East Union Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 5:41:52 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) CAE 319(Interurban)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
Rock Island #4506
Title:  Rock Island #4506
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/29/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 6:42:49 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
Hey, that's my train!
Title:  Hey, that's my train!
Description:  A Rock Island Geep handles the Nebraska Zephyr consist at IRM as CB&Q 9911A looks on.
Photo Date:  8/10/2019  Upload Date: 8/12/2019 9:16:56 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R) CBQ 9911A(E5A)
Views:  221   Comments: 1
Inside looking out
Title:  Inside looking out
Description:  An eclectic assemblage of motive power at IRM.
Photo Date:  8/10/2019  Upload Date: 8/12/2019 11:02:03 PM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MNS 21(DT66-2000) CRIP 4506(GP7R) GBW 2407(RSD15)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Rock Island 4506 takes a turn with the Coach Train
Title:  Rock Island 4506 takes a turn with the Coach Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/29/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 1:20:31 AM
Location:  Union, IL
Author:  Tim Fennell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRIP 4506(GP7R)
Views:  270   Comments: 0


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