Pacing triple-headed steam trains is always enjoyable.

Chinese steam locomotives meet the American midwest's fields of soybeans. Notice the airplanes chasing the train - there were at least 6 of them.

Everyone came out to see the triple header in Bureau.

Joe LeMay managed to put this train into emergency by sticking his lens just a bit too close..

Like the Chinese dragons they somewhat resemble, the two QJs (and the 261!) start 'em up at Rock Island breathing smoke and steam.

I attempted to re-create a David Plowden shot for my AP Photo class. Jitong Railway 6988 had the honor of heading the triple header. Here's the link to the shot. http://davidplowden.com/photograph... (more)

Triple headed steam smoking it up in action! IAIS/QJ's 6988 and 7081 lead Milwaukee 261 through the small town of Tiskilwa.

Triple headed steam in action through the countrysides of western Illinois! IAIS/QJ's 6988 and 7081, and Milwaukee 261 pour the coals to it.

Triple headed steam in action! IAIS/QJ's 6988 and 7081 lead Milwaukee 261 into Bureau Junction where they will wye the train for the return trip to Rock Island.

QJ's trip to Iowa City

In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the first railroad bridge across the Mississippi River, the IAIS is running several excursions to mark the occasion with the Chinese QJ's they are hostin... (more)

QJ 6988 & 7081 West cross the Iowa River at Iowa City, IA.

QJs 6988 & 7081 return from Iowa City, Iowa, coming off the US Government Bridge at the Rock Island, Illinois Arsenal.

A twilight dinner cruise pulled by a pair of 2-10-2's swings onto the Government Bridge to cross the Mississippi River.