Nice documentation Chris.
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Great shot,good video too
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Excellent Shot.
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I don't want to be controversial, but I thought there were American laws which regulate engine emissions. How come this beautiful locomotive can run and do its job in a country where GE designs Hybrid locomotive for reducing emission? Its a surprising and interesting shot. Thanks for it.
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That must have been quite a site to behold, Chris. Thanks for posting a photo of this amazing event for all of us to enjoy.
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The red and black barn in the background makes for a nice touch, beautiful pic!
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It is interesting to see these days that even our steam excursions are "Made in China."
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I'm probably in the minority here, but I think that paint looks great, including the red wheels. I've seen way too many black and white photos of steam locomotives over the years, and it's nice to see some color once in a while. Chris, did you pay the man to go stand in the field to watch the train go by? haha ;-)
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Very nice shot. I'm glad they made it look less like a Chinese engine, it was butt ugly before (like those other QJ's), to me atleast. Still not a big fan of foreign steam, but that's a classy looking engine.
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I agree the barn just makes this shot better. Kudos to Chris ! This was just the start of something wonderful. Saturday, May 24,2008 was the first day in a very long time that Kentucky railway lovers had to choose which steam locomotive to photograph. My son and several of my friends worked long days to produce what you see here. QJ's had the red wheels and pilot in China, the "elephant ears" did not make it to this country. The White trimmed Red band above the drivers, starts at the running boards and serves as a toe board. While the first run was revenue freight and promoted "Operation Lifesaver", don't expect all runs to be freight. Please use your imagination and picture Mr. Corman's stainless steel passenger equipment coupled to 2008 ! The red window panel on the passenger cars would match 2008 perfectly. I would not be surprised at all to see 2008 as power for next years "RJC Derby Special"! Some have expressed their dislike of the number change, and need only look at the FP-7's on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, the F's didn't keep their SR numbers. If you buy the equipment and the railroad, then you get to make lots of decisions. Rick Corman"s doing just fine !!!
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Call me a fan - well done R.J. Corman - other then the white lettering (espescially under the red stripe), other then that small exception, it's as near perfect a livery as could be hoped for. Not Americanized, not still 100% Chinese, but a superb balance. Considering the moderness of the engine, the semi-streamlining works perfectly. Nice job, Chris - the colors are superb, as is the setting.
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