Friday's RiverWay 2006 excursion was pulled by the two Chinese QJ's, which ran from Rock Island, IL to Yocum Connection (Homestead, IA) and return.
Westbound crossing the Iowa River in Iowa City, IA.
Westbound crossing the Iowa River in Iowa City, IA.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Westbound arriving at Yocum Connection (Homestead), IA.
Westbound arriving at Yocum Connection (Homestead), IA.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Look at all the foamers!  Yocum Connection (Homestead), IA.
Look at all the foamers! Yocum Connection (Homestead), IA.
By: Erik Rasmussen
The excursion heads up the east leg of the wye off the CIC at Yocum Connection (Homestead), IA.
The excursion heads up the east leg of the wye off the CIC at Yocum Connection (Homestead), IA.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Eastbound coasting by Hawkeye (Coralville), IA.
Eastbound coasting by Hawkeye (Coralville), IA.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Eastbound passing through Downey, IA.
Eastbound passing through Downey, IA.
By: Erik Rasmussen
The excursion eases to a stop at Atalissa, IA in preperation for a photo run-by.
The excursion eases to a stop at Atalissa, IA in preperation for a photo run-by.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Eastbound crossing the Cedar River in Moscow, IA.
Eastbound crossing the Cedar River in Moscow, IA.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Almost an over-under!  I'm heading east on I-280 as the excursion heads over the interstate in northwest Davenport, IA.
Almost an over-under! I'm heading east on I-280 as the excursion heads over the interstate in northwest Davenport, IA.
By: Erik Rasmussen
The excursion is back in Rock Island after exiting the Sylvan Slough bridge.
The excursion is back in Rock Island after exiting the Sylvan Slough bridge.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Andy Brown enjoys the view from the vestibule as the train pulls into Rock Island, IL.
Andy Brown enjoys the view from the vestibule as the train pulls into Rock Island, IL.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Milwaukee Road's Cedar Rapids and Super Dome bring up the rear of the excursion train as it heads into Rock Island yard before backing up to downtown.
Milwaukee Road's Cedar Rapids and Super Dome bring up the rear of the excursion train as it heads into Rock Island yard before backing up to downtown.
By: Erik Rasmussen
The excursion backs into downtown Rock Island, IL after finishing a successful trip to Homestead.
The excursion backs into downtown Rock Island, IL after finishing a successful trip to Homestead.
By: Erik Rasmussen
The QJ's are serviced and coupled to MILW 261 in preperation for Saturday's triple header.  Rock Island, IL.
The QJ's are serviced and coupled to MILW 261 in preperation for Saturday's triple header. Rock Island, IL.
By: Erik Rasmussen
Now that the triple-header is coupled to the train under the Centennial Bridge in Rock Island, IL, the steam crew adds another bucket load of coal to the 6988.
Now that the triple-header is coupled to the train under the Centennial Bridge in Rock Island, IL, the steam crew adds another bucket load of coal to the 6988.
By: Erik Rasmussen
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