Rock Island Rockets

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Rockets were lightweight, streamlined diesel-electric passenger trains built by the Budd Company.

These six trains were the first streamlined equipment purchased by the Rock Island, as well as being its first diesel-powered passenger trains.

The stainless steel trains were each powered by an Electro-Motive Corporation model TA locomotive.

The trains were articulated except for the observation cars.

This United States train or rolling stock-related article is a stub.