Andy and cousin Greg pretend to be RRers. By: Andy Brown
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Andy shoots video of the arriving Silvis train while Uncle John visits with an IAIS employee. Greg inspects the finer points of the GEVO prime mover and main alternator. By: Andy Brown
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Backing westward under the Centennial Bridge. By: Andy Brown
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Backing the dinner train into position. By: Andy Brown
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Departure was delayed slightly, so it was almost dark by the time we were on the Sylvan Slough bridge. By: Andy Brown
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This outfit knows how to throw a party! By: Andy Brown
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Mr. Posner gives a welcome aboard speech. By: Andy Brown
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The food has arrived! Rhonda is seated at left; our fantastic dinner companions Sandy and Tim across the table. By: Andy Brown
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HP3 introduces the chefs. Standing next to Mr. Posner is Mick Burkart, IAIS transportaion director, who made the barbeque pork sandwiches. Next is Hugo Avila from Peru, and Joel Lopez from Guatemala, who made the beef and onion/rice dish. In the red shirt is Bob Pietrandrea, Mr. Posner's peer at RDC, from Pittsburgh, who made the lasagna. At far right, standing next to the window, is the wine steward Dimitri, originally from Greece, now Davenport. By: Andy Brown
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Our motive power back to Rock Island. By: Andy Brown
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Crossing River Drive and the bike path in Davenport; sorry for the crummy quality. By: Andy Brown
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Mrs. Brown admires the Hawkeye's observation lounge. By: Andy Brown
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Andy and cousin Greg pretend to be RRers.
Andy shoots video of the arriving Silvis train while Uncle John visits with an IAIS employee. Greg inspects the finer points of the GEVO prime mover and main alternator.
Final inbound Silvis trip.
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Backing westward under the Centennial Bridge.
Backing the dinner train into position.
Boarding the Hawkeye.
Departure was delayed slightly, so it was almost dark by the time we were on the Sylvan Slough bridge.
This outfit knows how to throw a party!
Mr. Posner gives a welcome aboard speech.
The food has arrived! Rhonda is seated at left; our fantastic dinner companions Sandy and Tim across the table.
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HP3 introduces the chefs. Standing next to Mr. Posner is Mick Burkart, IAIS transportaion director, who made the barbeque pork sandwiches. Next is Hugo Avila from Peru, and Joel Lopez from Guatemala, who made the beef and onion/rice dish. In the red shirt is Bob Pietrandrea, Mr. Posner's peer at RDC, from Pittsburgh, who made the lasagna. At far right, standing next to the window, is the wine steward Dimitri, originally from Greece, now Davenport.
Our motive power back to Rock Island.
Crossing River Drive and the bike path in Davenport; sorry for the crummy quality.
Mrs. Brown admires the Hawkeye's observation lounge.
Sleeping compartment on Hawkeye.
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