Chicago & Eastern Illinois Diesel Roster
The Chicago & Eastern Illinois was acquired by the Missouri Pacific in May, 1967, after quietly buying C&EI stock since 1961. The Interstate Commerce Commission imposed the condition that the eastern portion of the railroad, the Evansville line, would be sold to the Louisville & Nashville, which took place in 1969. Once under Missouri Pacific control, a new MP-compatible numbering system was imposed, and the C&EI continued as a separate subsidiary until 1976. Chicago & Eastern Ilinois diesel locomotive roster