Rock Island steam and stainless steel By Angela Cotey | August 18, 2016 | Last updated on January 5, 2021 Email Newsletter Get the newest photos, videos, stories, and more from Trains.com brands. Sign-up for email today! Get Updates In April 1948, a Rock Island 4-6-2 with an inbound commuter train approaches Englewood Union Station on Chicago’s South Side as the Peoria Rocket accelerates toward its namesake city. Bob Borcherding photo Comments+ You must login to submit a comment