2023 March Update

March 2023 Update Many things are happening all at once at RRHMA Silvis. Along with the help of NRE, the DD40 Centennial #6936 had a thorough inspection. Many of the items looked at in an inspection are Top deck, this is were cylinder heads, mechanical fuel injectors...

2023 February Update

February 2023 Update Dear Fellow Railroad Historians, First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone for their donations in 2022 and a special thanks to the Union Pacific Railroad for allowing us to preserve this historic equipment for future generations. To date...

2023 Winter Update

2023 Winter Update Thanks to the generous contributions from members and donors, RRHMA volunteers have been working hard the last few months on the #3985, #5511 and many other things. Crews disconnected the tender from the engine and removed the cab of the #3985 to...

UP Donation Train arrives Silvis

After months of planning and negotiations, hours of hard work and dedication, and with the continued support from generous donors, the Union Pacific Donation Special arrived at the Silvis Shops on Saturday, November 19, 2022. The following day, the shops were opened...

Canadian Pacific donates turntable to RRHMA

Milwaukee Road turntable will be installed at Silvis shop complex SILVIS, Ill. — Canadian Pacific has donated the former Milwaukee Road twin-span turntable from Bensenville, Ill., to Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) for use at its Silvis shop complex....