It's 6:17 AM, August 22, 2021. The steam crew has finished their early morning inspection/maintenance and proceed to connect 6988 to the passenger cars. In a few minutes, they'll grab a warrant an... (more)
After starting in Wernigerode Westerntor, the Brocken railway crosses the main road.
Charging coal and water for the next trip.
Between Khristinovka and Vapnyarka.
It's time to take a break. This applies to the crews of the two steam locomotives, but also to the old man who returns home with his wheelbarrow laden with firewood.
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.
