The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) is a non-profit organization based at the former Rock Island Railroad shops and yard in Silvis, IL. The group focuses on preserving steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, and other railroading equipment with the goal of restoring most of it to operating condition for use in excursion service.
The organization was founded by the Friends of the 261, the current owners and operators of Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261, which currently operates excursions out of Minneapolis, MN.
Partial List of Railroad Equipment[]
Steam Locomotives:[]
| Photograph | Locomotive | Build date | Wheel Arrangement | Locomotive Class | Manufacturer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Milwaukee Road No. 261 | July 1944 | 4-8-4 "Northern" | Milwaukee Road Class S3 | American Locomotive Company (ALCO) | Operational (Owned by Friends of the 261; Will Not Be Moved to Silvis, IL) |
|
Iowa Interstate 2-10-2 #6988 | 1985 | 2-10-2 | China Railways QJ | Datong Locomotive Works | Not owned by RRHMA; awaiting overhaul |
|
Iowa Interstate 2-10-2 #7081 | 1986 | 2-10-2 | China Railways QJ | Datong Locomotive Works | Not owned by RRHMA; awaiting overhaul |
|
Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 #3985 | July 1943 | 4-8-8-4 | Union Pacific Challenger | American Locomotive Company (ALCO) | Undergoing restoration |
|
Union Pacific 2-10-2 #5511 | September 1923 | 2-10-2 | Union Pacific Class TTT-6 | Baldwin Locomotive Works | Undergoing rrestoration |
Diesel Locomotives:[]
| Photograph | Locomotive | Build date | Wheel Arrangement | Locomotive Class | Manufacturer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Union Pacific DDA40X #6936 | January 1971 | D-D | EMD DDA40X | Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) | Operational |
| Union Pacific E9B #966 (Shell Only) | June 1955 | B-B | EMD E9B | Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) | Inoperable, converted to steam generator car | |
|
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe B40-8W #537 | 1990 | B-B | GE B40-8 | GE Transportation | Operational; repainted in October 2024 |
|
Milwaukee Road No. 32A | 1961 | C-C | EMD: E9
MILW: 24-EP |
Electro-Motive Division | Operational (Owned by Friends of the 261; Will Not Be Moved to Silvis, IL) |
Visiting Locomotives[]
| Image | Locomotive | Wheel Arrangement | Manufacturer | Build Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2816 | Class H1b | December 1930 | Montreal Locomotive Works |
|
Jeddo Coal No. 85 | 0-4-0T | Vulcan Iron Works | 1928 |
Rolling Stock:[]
- 4 Union Pacific Passenger Coach Cars (Katy Flyer, Portland Rose, Sunshine Special, and City of Salina)[1]
- Union Pacific Dining-Lounge Car #5016[2]
- Union Pacific Baggage Car #5746[3]
- Union Pacific Caboose #25740[4]
- Union Pacific (Former Western Pacific) Business Car Selma[5]
- Union Pacific (Former Southern Pacific) Business Car Stanford[6]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/iowa-interstate-moves-donated-union-pacific-passenger-cars-to-silvis-shop/?fbclid=IwAR1PT0sH_74BCNeKVhMZwmxy3aiV98gidDo3mw-9qF0jgzvwu-dqbEaex7w
- ↑ https://utahrails.net/pass/pass-heritage-fleet-3.php#up5016
- ↑ https://utahrails.net/pass/900000-mow.php#tool904271
- ↑ https://utahrails.net/caboose/caboose-steel-roster-ca-10.php
- ↑ https://utahrails.net/pass/pass-heritage-fleet-1.php#upp115selma
- ↑ https://utahrails.net/pass/pass-heritage-fleet-2.php#upp140