Between Khristinovka and Vapnyarka.

Between Khristinovka and Vapnyarka.

The two Soviet steam locomotive FD20 #2714 and SO #3146 are double heading a mixed train between Khristinovka and Vapnyarka.

The two Soviet steam locomotives FD20 #2714 and SO #3146 are leaving Khristinovka with a mixed train.

The 2-10-2 Soviet steam locomotive FD20 #2714 is shunting at the Khristinovka shed.

IAIS 6988 brings the excursion train eastbound through West Liberty for firefighter fundraising trips out of Wilton Iowa.

#6988 heads east with a fire department fundraising excursion bound for Coralville.

Iowa Interstate QJ #6988 poses with an antique fire engine before departing with the first excursion train of the day. Proceeds from the day's excursions benefited the Oxford Fire Department, wit... (more)

QJ #6988 is approaching Wilton on the last stretch of the morning's deadhead move from South Amana Yard.

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.

IAIS QJ 6988 crosses the Iowa River at Iowa City.

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)

IAIS 6988 leads a positioning move East through Moscow.