The locomotive was dedicated last month during the anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe (Eisenhower was the Supreme ...

Rock Island Trail breaks new ground, with plans for 450-mile loop across Missouri Backers of the 144-mile railroad corridor hope it will become a destination for cyclists and hikers.

ST. LOUIS, June 5.—The St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado Railroad, the Rock Island's new St. Louis-Kansas City line, was opened to-day, the first train for Kansas City leaving here at 7:20 P ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The transformation of a former railroad bridge into Kansas City’s newest entertainment area is taking longer than expected. Developers hoped to open the Rock Island ...

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is competing against 20 others for a spot in USA Today's 10BEST Readers Choice Award for Best Scenic Train Ride.

The Rock Island and LaSalle Rail Road Co., had been incorporated on Feb. 27, 1847, but on Feb. 7, 1851, the Illinois legislature approved changing the name to Chicago and Rock Island Rail Road ...

Once accomplished, Ed took a job with the Rock Island Railroad in 1968 as an engineer. On March 27. 1976, Ed married the love of his life, Pamela Lobner. Ed loved horses and competed as a roper.

The Rock Island Bridge, which will connect Kansas City, Mo. to Kansas City, Kan. near the Hy-Vee Arena in the West Bottoms, is still on track to open this spring. During Wednesday night’s meeting of ...

rock island cafe ad 1986 Article from Apr 18, 1986 The Wichita Eagle (Wichita, Kansas) Old Town, of course, grew, and today, it’s home to more than 30 restaurants.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Rock Island Bridge's grand opening has been postponed to spring 2025, according to CEO Mike Zeller. The decision was made to ensure everything is in place and functioning.

The Rock Island Bridge will elevate an ambitious entertainment district 60 feet above the Kansas River.