Are the 2 Chinese steam units owned by IIR kept "live"? Or only fired up for excursion purposes? I'd like to see one in action.
As far as I know they're only fired up for excursions or "photo-op" publicity purposes.
Iowa Interstate no longer owns or maintains the QJs. They turned the engines over to a non profit group a couple of years ago. Central States Steam. I do not believe they have run since but presumably the IAIS remains steam friendly.
Dave Nelson
Thanks for the info, I was wondering why there hadn't been much mention of them lately.
My understanding is the Ft. Wayne group is planning a trip west next year(maybe) if they get near Rock Island/Davenport then the QJ's may come out. Again I understand that the QJ's are stored serviceable in Newton, IA inside a warehouse.
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