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Viewing Album:  IAIS #6988 - 2011 Rock Island Train Festival
 
By:Gary Everhart
Dates:7/22/2011 - 7/23/2011
Album Info:Without a doubt, one of the premier attractions at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival was this Chinese built QJ 2-10-2 steam engine, #6988, and its twin, #7081. Built in 1985 by Datong Locomotive Works, it was shipped to the US and loaded on flatcars in Houston for its trek to Rock Island in June, 2006. This engine has gone through some modifications from its original appearance to more closely match American steam engines - ie whitewalls on black wheels, white running stripe, one central headlight, brass bell, and small nameplate in front above the cowcatcher. Many other subtle changes make it seem Americanized when compared to its cousing #7081.
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IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  With an Americanized face, the Chinese Datong Locomotive Works steam engine seems right at home at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 12:27:35 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  Building up a head of steam for a run later is this 2-10-2 Chinese built steam engine at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:37:16 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
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Description:  Under overcast skies, the IAIS 2-10-2 steam engine sits patiently before its next trip.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:37:38 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  Under overcast skies, the IAIS 2-10-2 steam engine sits patiently before its next trip.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:37:57 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  A blow down by the massive 2-10-2 steam engine is always a crowd pleasing sight at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:38:27 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  A blow down by the massive 2-10-2 steam engine is always a crowd pleasing sight at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:38:44 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  Reduced to just one central headlight instead of the two originally installed makes it look more like an American steam engine than Chinese.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:38:59 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 plate closeup
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 plate closeup
Description:  To Americanize the Chinese steam engine even more, the colorful builder plate was painted black.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:39:10 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 purchase plate
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 purchase plate
Description:  Can't read Chinese but believe it's the purchase info plate for the sale in March, 2006. Can anyone decipher this?
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:39:21 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 engineer's view
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 engineer's view
Description:  With a careful eye forward and earplugs installed, the engineer views the activities surrounding his engine at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:53:56 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  Chinese built 2-10-2 IAIS #6988 backs out for its two hour excursion into Iowa at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:54:58 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  Chinese built 2-10-2 IAIS #6988 backs out for its two hour excursion into Iowa at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:55:18 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 Engineer and fireman?
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 Engineer and fireman?
Description:  Much has improved in the railroad industry and from this view, even the crew looks better! Well, at least the fireman does . . . or should that be "fireperson"?
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:55:36 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  656   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 fireman check
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 fireman check
Description:  Checking the tender is the fireman for Iowa Interstate #6988 before another 2 hour run into Iowa at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 11:55:55 AM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Description:  Although the steam engine is returning from its run into Iowa for the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival, it appears as if it just crossed over the Rock Island Government Bridge.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 12:06:11 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988
Description:  Although the steam engine is returning from its run into Iowa for the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival, it appears as if it just crossed over the Rock Island Government Bridge.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 12:07:59 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Description:  Although the steam engine is returning from its run into Iowa for the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival, it appears as if it just crossed over the Rock Island Government Bridge.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 12:08:34 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Description:  The Iowa Interstate steam engine #6988 is returning from its run into Iowa for the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival. Actually it is at the end of the train having pulled it forward into Iowa, now it deadheads on the way back.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 12:22:09 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Description:  The long line of passenger cars is evident after Iowa Interstate 2-10-2 pulled them into Iowa for a 2 hour excursion at the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival. Now it deadheads back as an IAIS diesel brings them home.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 12:22:43 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Description:  While on the Rock Island Government Bridge, it is an excellent opportunity to perform a blow out (down) while crossing the bridge, much to the delight of two spectators.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 12:22:59 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Title:  IAIS 2-10-2 #6988 at the Rock Island Government Bridge
Description:  While on the Rock Island Government Bridge, it is an excellent opportunity to perform a blow out (down) while crossing the bridge after its run into Iowa for the 2011 Rock Island Train Festival.
Photo Date:  7/23/2011  Upload Date: 7/28/2011 12:23:59 PM
Location:  Rock Island, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 6988(2-10-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 0

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