In the early morning light the QJ's painted colors are subdued allowing its true steam essence to shine.

After making a water stop in Bagdad, RJCC 2008 continues its eastward journey across the Bluegrass State.

Rick Corman's chase vehicle is seen above his newest "toy." Thanks to RJC for bringing mainline steam back to central Kentucky! Hey Rick, can you make that arial video available to the public... (more)

RJ's QJ is seen on its inaugural revenue run through the beautiful Kentucky landscape.

Ol' Smokey has just sprinted through the first of two tunnels on the old road.

With no servicing facilities in Bagdad, Corman crews fill RJC 2008 with sand the old fashion way.

RJC 2008 rounds the corner at Duckers. One thing's for sure, this locomotive is impressive at speed.

RJC 2008 charges eastbound loaded sand train at the Highway 12 crossing in Mulberry. This was the inaugural run of this locomotive which was imported from China in late 2007/early 2008. There are ... (more)

In the spirit of L&N Pacific 295 and former operator W.A. Fravret, RJ Corman QJ 2008 enters "home rails" also known as the Old Road Sub from CSX at the former site of the famed HK Tower. This is ... (more)

After getting held up by CSX, RJ Corman QJ Class 2008 makes good time heading east towards Lexington.

The RJ Corman steam crew poses with QJ 2008 and owner Rick Corman (center) after the first revenue run. It was nothing short of spectacular!

RJ Corman 2008 sits at the Buchanan St. entrance to Corman's yard where she was on display for those entering for a ride on the Derby Train. Would have been nice for the weather to be more kind an... (more)

RJ Corman's QJ is basically ready for her first run, but CSX said no to her pulling the Derby train to Louisville and using their track, so word is she'll make her debut on the sand train. RJ 1940... (more)

Hopefully, we'll get another chance soon to see two 2-10-2s romping through Iowa on a revenue freight. Watching the QJs cross over Route 59 was an unforgettable experience.

Double-headed Chinese QJ steam locomotives accelerate over the Iowa River in Iowa City, Iowa.