by | Jun 3, 2026 | News, Updates
June 2026 Update - Union Pacific #3985 RRHMA has been working nonstop to boost forward progress for Union Pacific #3985 and Union Pacific #5511. While updates have been quiet since the start of this year, it does not mean RRHMA crew has stopped work- in fact quite the... 
by | Dec 31, 2025 | News, Updates
December 2025 Update - Year in Review As the 2025 season comes to a close, we are reflecting on our accomplishments this year at RRHMA-Silvis. 2025 was a transformative year for Silvis, with many new firsts from our Silvis location. From installing new tube sheets, to... 
by | Oct 20, 2025 | News, Updates
October 2025 Update “Hot Rivet! Hot Rivet!” RRHMA-Silvis has made significant forward progress on our steam restoration projects! Thanks to YOUR support, we were able to reach our boiler work goals on UP #3985, while also finishing up some very large side... 
by | Sep 1, 2025 | News, Updates
September 2025 Update RRHMA-Silvis is working non-stop to bring Union Pacific #3985 and #5511 back to steam, while preparing for our first major public fundraiser from our Silvis location. We cannot thank you all enough for your ongoing support and patience during... 
by | Jun 16, 2025 | News, Updates
June 2025 Update Railroading Heritage of Midwest America has been hard at work taking big steps towards our goal of hydrostatic tests for Union Pacific #3985 and Union Pacific #5511 these past few weeks. Following the success of “Silvis Train Days & Classic... 
by | May 20, 2025 | News, Updates
3985 Front Engine Removal On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, RRHMA crew worked to carefully remove the front engine unit from Union Pacific #3985. After many days of preparation work for the removal of the front engine unit, crew member devised a plan of action and was...