Sunday, September 21, 2025

Quad Cities Rocket 2025

The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America hosted a two day excursion called the Quad Cities Rocket to benefit projects that the RRHMA is involved.

This is from the Saturday excursion from Silvis, IL to South Amana, IA with a one hour stop at Wilton for lunch.
Big Thank You to the Iowa Interstate Rwy for hosting their mainline for this event.
Departing from Silvis

Passing West Liberty after the Wilton stop for lunch.

Coming back east at Yocum Connection (South Amana) from turning around.

Another pass-by at West Liberty, IA

Wilton, IA

East Moline, IL

Video from the chase.

 

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Posts from the past few weeks

CP 7507 Street Running 

261 with SD40-2F and 2-253 with NJT Cars

West Side Lumber #9 returns to the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion 

The LST 325 & CPKC 40B