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Silvia-Cauca, es llamada la suiza de América. Muchos turistas visitan esta región del suroccidente colombiano, de todos los lugares del mundo, con el fin de conocer la cultura de los nativos de este lugar (Guambianos). La forma de vivir, su dialecto, la bebida tÃpica, la famosa y deliciosa trucha asada de su rio y sobre todo los tejidos de sus mochilas y vistosos ropajes hacen de Silvia un lugar a conocer. El lugar es bastante seguro y la paz que siente por esta época la hace atractiva para ser un sitio de descanso. Por 10 dolares puedes pasar la noche en las mismas casas de los residentes con desayuno incluido y posterior a ello, se puede visitar el resguardo indÃgena para adentrarnos en una nueva esfera, lejos del mundanal ruido.
"Terra, etsi aliquanto specie differt, in universum tamen aut silvis horrida aut paludibus foeda."
(Tac. Germ. 5,1)
Einige Kilometer weiter westlich haben 9 n.Chr. die Legionen des Publius Quinctilius Varus durch den Cheruskerfürst Arminius und seinem germansichen Heer eine verheerende Niederlage erlitten: Die Varusschlacht.
Einige Jahrhunderte später haben sich dann >b>Karl der Große und Widukind in den Sachsenkriegen unweit von hier erbitterte Schlachten geliefert, so z. B. im Wiehengebirge bei Blasheim.
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Als musikalische Untermahlung zum Foto empfehle ich youtu.be/NeQM1c-XCDc ;)
Scott Dolanc with RRHMA makes sparks fly on the side of UP 5511 inside the former Rock Island shop building in Silvis. This was a staged photo during the night photo session fundraiser for RRHMA set up by Dave Zeman. UP 3985 can be seen to the left.
April 24, 2026
The line-up of locomotives is still impressive at the NRE site in Silvis, Illinois. Think of all the history at the site from locomotive design to paint liveries.
Iowa Interstate 513 is tied down on the mainline at Silvis, IL with CRBI-27 while the 0730 SISW-28 works the yard with a pair of GP38-2s.
April 28, 2023.
Un ritratto veloce della mia amica Silvia che molto gentilmente si è prestata come modella. Una sessione di pose a distanza divertente e fruttuosa.
Acquerello su carta cotone
24x30
A fast portrait of my friend Silvia who posed very kindly as model for me. A fun and productive online session.
Watercolor by me on cotton paper
24x30 cm
A pair of Iowa Interstate GP38-2's deadhead the IAIS business cars Abraham Lincoln and Hawkeye from South Amana to Silvis for a future trip with the Board of Directors. Holding the mainline at Silvis is BICB-17 with a pair of ES44AC's.
You're not seeing things, those cars were purchased from the KCS. The paint compliments the IAIS, so they were kept in the same colors.
April 18, 2023.
RRHMA's former US Army 80-ton switcher 1678 pulled the ATSF 537 from the Silvis Transfer and hosteled it around the former Rock Island shop complex at Silvis after a successful weekend on display at the Galesburg Railroad Days.
July 2, 2026
Various motors from various lineages await their fate at NRE's former Silvis Shops. NRE has closed this facility and all these motors will be either scrapped, or find new homes,
With PESI-14 tied down on the mainline, the 0900 SISW-14 departs Silvis on its transfer run to Rock Island and the CPKC.
Even though the SD38-2's have been back in service for a while, I still go out of my way to see them as much as I can.
November 14, 2025
Railroading Heritage of Midwest America's nicely restored Santa Fe B40-8W 537 sits on the "Silvis Transfer" on the north side of the former Rock Island shop complex after spending the previous weekend on display at Galesburg Railroad Days. The BNSF local has dropped it off and RRHMA will come out and bring it back to the shop.
July 2, 2026
Thanks to a few text updates from Bob, I was able to catch BICB sliding into Silvis with IAIS 501, CN 5561, IAIS 514 and 5 IAIS 3-pack double-stack cars. The CN SD60F is going to NRE for some minor work.
December 30, 2015.
A pair of Iowa Interstate ES44AC's glide down the mainline at Silvis, IL in front of the massive former Rock Island shop with a Peoria to Silvis manifest train. Peaking between the buildings is RRHMA's newest acquisition, Metra F40C 611.
March 27, 2026
SIBI-03 is tied down in the yard at Silvis with 513 and 516 while a switch crew departs with CBBI-02 to pick up a unit ethanol train from Patriot Fuels in Annawan.
May 3, 2018.
"Terra, etsi aliquanto specie differt, in universum tamen aut silvis horrida aut paludibus foeda."
(Tac. Germ. 5,1)
Einige Kilometer weiter westlich haben 9 n.Chr. die Legionen des Publius Quinctilius Varus durch den Cheruskerfürst Arminius und seinem germansichen Heer eine verheerende Niederlage erlitten: Die Varusschlacht.
Einige Jahrhunderte später haben sich dann >b>Karl der Große und Widukind in den Sachsenkriegen unweit von hier erbitterte Schlachten geliefert, so z. B. im Wiehengebirge bei Blasheim.
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Als musikalische Untermahlung zum Foto empfehle ich youtu.be/NeQM1c-XCDc ;)
Silvi Paese, a quaint village perched on the hills of Abruzzo, Italy, is steeped in history and rustic charm. The photograph captures an ancient wooden door, its surface weathered and scarred by the passage of time. The once sturdy planks now bear the marks of countless seasons, with cracks and splinters testifying to years of exposure to the elements. The door, though aged and worn, stands as a silent sentinel to the stories and lives that have passed through its threshold.
The facade surrounding the door is equally ravaged by time. Large sections of the stucco have crumbled away, revealing the underlying bricks of the wall. The exposed brickwork, with its irregular shapes and worn edges, adds a layer of texture and history to the scene. The wall, like the door, tells a tale of endurance and resilience, having withstood the wear and tear of centuries. The decay, rather than diminishing its beauty, enhances the rustic allure of the structure, evoking a sense of nostalgia and timelessness.
Silvi Paese itself is a place where history and tradition are deeply intertwined. Situated in the province of Teramo, this medieval village boasts a rich cultural heritage. The narrow, winding streets are lined with buildings that reflect the architectural styles of different eras, from the medieval period to the Renaissance. The village offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea, which has influenced its history and economy for centuries. Once a strategic lookout point, Silvi Paese played a crucial role in the defense against pirate invasions and other maritime threats.
The surrounding region of Abruzzo is known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance. Nestled between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, the area is dotted with ancient villages, castles, and churches. The region's history dates back to Roman times and is rich with legends and folklore. Silvi Paese, with its weathered door and crumbling facade, is a microcosm of this historical tapestry, encapsulating the passage of time and the enduring spirit of the Abruzzese people.
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We are at Silvis Yard on the Rock Island in October 1972 as the Lafaytte Coal Train Power set brings in a junk train from the east. Silvis Today is an important part of the Iowa Interstate. Back then it was the heart of the Rock. Bill Riebe photo.
Centennial 6936 is accompanied by the Rock Island Heritage locomotive on the head of the "City of Bureau Jct." Running as IAIS Train RRHMA 21, the special has the hammer down past the Rock Island Depot at Geneseo on the IAIS Blue Island Sub. on its eastbound leg of a round trip out of Silvis via Bureau Jct.
The weekend of September 20-21 marked the first mainline outing for equipment owned by Railroading Heritage of Midwest America in the form of two round trips; the "City of Wilton" on Saturday the 20th, which ran from Silvis to South Amana, IA and return, and today's trip the "City of Bureau Jct." from Silvis to Bureau, IL and back on Sunday the 21st. These specials were operated in conjunction with the Iowa Interstate Railroad over their trackage, and served as fundraisers benefiting non-profits like the Central States Steam Preservation Association, and Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
6936 is an EMD DDA40X, and is the the world's largest operating diesel locomotive. Part of a class of 47 locomotives built for Union Pacific between 1969 and 1971, they featured two separate diesel prime movers on one frame, for a total of 6,600 horsepower providing electricity for 8 traction motors across a pair of 4 axle trucks.
The first units built showed up in May 1969 just before UP's Golden Spike Ceremony 100th anniversary in Utah. Being numbered in the 6900's and their timely delivery led to their "Centennial" nickname. This unit was part of the second group built, arriving in January 1971, builder number 35510, frame number 7198-12. Railroaders on the UP once referred to them as "Big Jacks", a term that has since turned into a bit of a misnomer that refers to the respectable, but not nearly as large or powerful freight units that succeeded them in everyday service in the United States.
The engine made its last revenue run May 6, 1985, and was saved for special service by UP. After about 25 years pulling railfan excursions, assisting the operating steam locomotives, display events, Operation Lifesaver Specials, providing power for executive inspections, officer special trips, business trains, and additional company service, the locomotive was used sparingly after 2008 until 2016, and donated to the RRHMA by Union Pacific in late 2022 with several other pieces of historic equipment.
After 14 years, this was the locomotive's long-awaited return to the mainline leading a train, having pulled its last business train in 2011, pulling some of the same UP cars it once moved in heritage fleet service followed by former PRR P70 coaches provided by IAIS.
Railroading Heritage of Midwest America is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote public understanding of the history of railroading in the Midwest. RRHMA accomplishes this goal by preserving, restoring, operating, and interpreting historic locomotives and railcars.
RRHMA is based in Silvis, Illinois in the former Rock Island shop complex. Once home to a 45 stall roundhouse, backshop, office building, power house, water treatment plant, and storehouse. Construction started in 1903, and the site was the Rock's primary shop until the 1980 shutdown. Afterwards the site was sold to Chrome Crankshaft, which later passed to National Railway Equipment. In 2022, RRHMA purchased the complex from NRE. It is now home to UP 5511, UP 3985, UP 6936, IAIS 6988, ATSF 537, and numerous rolling stock, all in various stages of restoration.
I invite you join or donate to the RRHMA today at: www.rrhma.com
Locomotives: UP 6936, IAIS 513
9-21-25
Geneseo, IL
Santa Fe B40-8W 537 and UP DDA40X 6936 pose outside the historic former Rock Island Silvis shop during a night photo session. Silvis, IL
The business train slows to a stop at the Turnaround at Silvis yard for a crew change and a few supplies. The train is heading to Pittsburgh where it will be used to entertain guests near the US Open next week.
** Several overhead wires were harmed in the editing of this photograph **
June 9, 2016.
IAIS 714 leading PEDAV-09 is tied down on the main while BISI-09 lands on 1 Track in Silvis, IL.
I had the drone hovering over the old pedestrian bridge pier and although I may have been slightly higher than the old bridge, this certainly gives the feel for what it could have been.
March 10, 2023