October 2022

Illinois Railway Museum Acquires ex-C&NW SD50

October 28, 2022

The Illinois Railway Museum has announced on Facebook that they have acquired an ex-C&NW SD50, currently residing in Silvis, Ill. It is believed to be the first EMD SD50 locomotive to be placed into preservation. The C&NW purchased 35 SD50 locomotives in the 1980’s, which were then transferred to Union Pacific in the 1990’s when […]

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Union Pacific Challenger and Other Heritage Equipment Move Date Released

October 26, 2022

The Union Pacific Railroad has announced that some of the heritage equipment that they have donated to the non-profit Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) will be moved to their Silvis, Ill. shops starting on November 11th.

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