Sunday, April 26, 2026

Silvis Train Day and Classic Car Show

The 2nd Annual Silvis Train Day and Classic Car Show was held on the grounds of the 
former NRE Shops in Silvis, Illinois. The show was sponsored by the RRHMA(Railroading Heritage of Midwest America).

ATSF 537 participated as part of "Throttle Time" with 12 lucky participants and the event was 
SOLD OUT.

Me with the NS 301 inside the Silvis Shops


A 1965 Mustang GT Convertible

ATSF 537 giving some "Throttle Time" to a lucky participant as we rode the "Little Obie", sponsored by the CN.


Me posing with CN's "Little Obie" #1914.

The horn was as big as the cab itself. It was a Nathan P5 and it was a sweet sound and the bell was inside the motor compartment behind the cab.

ATSF 537 during the "Throttle Time" on our way out from the event.


The video of my day from Silvis. This was the first time for me seeing the inside of the shops.


Friday, April 24, 2026

America 250-KCS 776, 7626, 250 on 253-22

Linby

Rubio

Iowa River Bridge between Columbus Jct and Fredonia

Utah Ave-CP 198

Utah Ave-CP 198

Video from YouTube


Wednesday, April 8, 2026

America 250-KCS 704

KCS 704 leading CPKC 2-253. 704 commemorates the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Ainsworth, IA-April 7, 2026






 

Sunday, March 29, 2026

America 250-KCS 1776(CPKC)

KCS 1776-March 26, 2026

Ottumwa (1st two photos)


Muscatine 






Saturday, March 7, 2026

A Great Railfanning Day


 CN power tied down in the CRANDIC “P” Yard


CP 7014 on the point of 280. Washington, IA.

CIC 201/301 taking interchange traffic to the CN.
Cedar Rapids, IA






January-February 2026

January and February posts, 2026.