On the return trip to Canada during the "Final Spike Steam Tour" CPR 2816 had a chance to visit the former Rock Island shops in Silvis, Illinois, that are now home to Railroading Heritag... (more)

Railroad Heritage of Midwest America unveiled their stunning restoration of Santa Fe 537 in April 2025. I dare say that it looks even better than it did when factory-fresh from GE in 1990. The at... (more)

Union Pacific 5511 and 3985 undergoing overhaul in the former Rock Island shops at Silvis, Illinois. The project to restore these two giants is being undertaken by Railroading Heritage of Midwest... (more)

As part of Railroading Heritage of Midwest America's Train Day and Car Show at Silvis, Illinois, a night photo session was held featuring Jeddo Highland Coal Company 0-4-0T No. 85. Lighting by D... (more)

“The Quad Cities Rocket” hosted by Railroading Heritage Of Midwest America (RRHMA) and the Iowa Interstate Railroad is seen staged at RRHMA’s facility in Silvis, IL. ready for departure on S... (more)

UP 6936 patiently waits at the diesel shops in Silvis, IL as it will lead an excursion this weekend on the Iowa Intersate Railroad

IAIS SD38-2 150 switches the West end of Silvis Yard.

The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America recently held a night photo shoot event as a fundraiser for the continued restoration of UP 5511 and UP "Challenger" #3985. On hand for the ph... (more)

The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America recently held a night photo shoot event as a fundraiser for the continued restoration of UP 5511 and UP "Challenger" #3985. On hand for the ph... (more)

The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America recently held a night photo shoot event as a fundraiser for the continued restoration of UP 5511 and UP "Challenger" #3985. On hand for the ph... (more)

The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America recently held a night photo shoot event as a fundraiser for the continued restoration of UP 5511 and UP "Challenger" #3985. On hand for the ph... (more)

Smoke 'em if you got 'em. The well-traveled Jeddo Coal unit poses during a night shoot session at the former Rock Island shops.

In the Forefront. Because of the setup arrangement, this was the only shot that I could get of the Centennial in the foreground. I think this shows its massive size as it shoulders out the... (more)

The fireman of Jeddo Coal 85 is ready for work at the RRHMA campus in Silvis.

ATSF 537 and UP 6936 pose outside the historic Rock Island shop in Silvis during a night photo session during Silvis Railroad Days. This was the first ever night photo shoot at this historic Rock ... (more)