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American Eagle Locomotive Painted for Bicentennial in Cedar Rapids
The red white and blue diesel locomotive from Illinois Central Gulf will visit Cedar Rapids this week. It will be in the rail yard at Seventh Avenue and Second Street SE across from the Eagles Club and open to the public Tuesday 1 5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. 5 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. The unit remains in regular freight service. The cab and nose are painted to resemble an eagle head and beak.
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Illinois Central Gulf
Cedar Rapids
Seventh Avenue
Second Street
Eagles Club