IAIS 6988 and 7081 thunder past the old Rock Island depot in the sleepy little town of Wilton, Iowa (note the "Welcome to Wilton" sign, complete with steam engine).
IAIS sets a new record for tonnage pulled by steam locomotives in 21st Century North America, roaring by delighted onlookers gathered by the Wilton depot on the way to Trainfestival.
IAIS Chairman Henry Posner III takes a short walk up the track as as his QJ's and steam crews take a break from the extreme high temperatures hovering around 100 degrees.