The day before QJ 6988s Oxford & Wilton excursions, the steamer was sent from Newton, IA to South Amana, IA hauling 11 tank cars for a photo freight. Definitely a welcome change from the passenger... (more)
In the morning summer sun, railfans from all over the midwest gather along the banks of the Cedar River in Moscow, IA for, whats rumored to be, one of the final runs of the QJ 6988 steamer.
On August 20th, 2021, the Iowa Interstate railroad ran a ferry move with their 2-10-2 "QJ" class steam locomotive from Newtown, IA to South Amana, IA in preparation for a weekend of excu... (more)