A comprehensive look at the Davenport, Rock Island and Northwestern Railway, a joint CB&Q and Milwaukee Road operation in what is now the Quad Cities. Coverage starts with the creation of the Davenport & Rock Island Railway Bridge Company in 1884 and goes to the merger of the line into the BN and CP in 1995. Full roster data is included along with track diagrams covering the entire line and a look at the industries served. Contains over 280 color/b&w photos and diagrams and 3 fold-outs