Following the Rock Island Trail from Alta to Toulon, this book traces the trail's predecessor, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, through the towns of Alta, Dunlap, Princeville, Wady Petra, Stark, Wyoming, and Toulon. In addition to a brief history of each town, a large photo section gives the reader a window into the past, when this once-vibrant railroad provided fast, reliable transportation for passengers, freight, and mail.