Speaking from the Modern Woodmen building in Rock Island, Illinois, Henry Posner kicks off the festivities for Riverway 2006, a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the first railroad bridge to span the Mississippi River. By: Tom McNair
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The QJs get spit shined and coaled up under the Centennial Bridge at BNSF's Lower Yard ar Rock Island, Illinois in preparation for the Riverway weekend. By: Tom McNair
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The QJs move east near Terminal Junction towards their passenger train waiting in Rock Island Yard. The train will then start it's trek out to Walcott, Iowa. By: Tom McNair
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Riverway 2006 crosses the Mississippi at Davenport, Iowa September 14th, 2006. By: Tom McNair
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The first Riverway 2006 trip heads out the Interstate main for Walcott, Iowa September 14th 2006. By: Tom McNair
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The QJs return to Rock Island from the trip out to Walcott. The steamers can be seen entering the Government Bridge's swing span. September 14th, 2006. By: Tom McNair
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Speaking from the Modern Woodmen building in Rock Island, Illinois, Henry Posner kicks off the festivities for Riverway 2006, a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the first railroad bridge to span the Mississippi River.
The QJs get spit shined and coaled up under the Centennial Bridge at BNSF's Lower Yard ar Rock Island, Illinois in preparation for the Riverway weekend.
The QJs move east near Terminal Junction towards their passenger train waiting in Rock Island Yard. The train will then start it's trek out to Walcott, Iowa.
Riverway 2006 crosses the Mississippi at Davenport, Iowa September 14th, 2006.
The first Riverway 2006 trip heads out the Interstate main for Walcott, Iowa September 14th 2006.
The QJs return to Rock Island from the trip out to Walcott. The steamers can be seen entering the Government Bridge's swing span. September 14th, 2006.
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