IAIS QJ 2-10-2 #6988

IAIS 6988 in Colfax, IA. July 9, 2011.
By: Tim Fullbright
UNIT DETAIL
Model:QJ 2-10-2
Built:1985 (Datong)
Rebuilt:n/a
Frame #:n/a
IAIS Acqd:Jun 2006
IAIS Paint:n/a
IAIS 6988 HISTORY
Rept MarksFromToNotes
IAIS 69882014presentDonated by RRDC/Iowa Interstate to the Central States Steam Preservation Association
IAIS 6988Jun 20062014May actually be owned by RRDC, but lettered IAIS
China Rwys 698819852006Worked on the Jitong Railway

Notes:

  • IAIS 6988 and 7081 were brought to the US by Railroad Development Corp. to test the market for modern imported steam in the United States. See the QJ page for more information.
  • During the summer of 2011, both engines were modified to connect with tank car IAIS 8000 as an auxilliary water tender.
  • For Train Festival 2011?, 6988 received an "Americanization", removing some of the more Chinese features of the engine to make it closer to a standard American design. Amongst the changes were a single headlight, US whistle, removal of the shroud around the exhaust stack, and changing all red parts to black.
Standard Roster Shots
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Newton, IA.  June 27, 2011.
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Newton, IA.  June 27, 2011.
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Engineer's Side, Front 3/4
IAIS 6988 shows off her new "Americanized" look in Newton, IA on June 27, 2011.
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Newton, IA.  June 27, 2011.
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Conductor's Side, Front 3/4
IAIS 6988 in Rock Island, IL.  October 18, 2008.
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IAIS 6988 in Colfax, IA.  July 9, 2011.
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Additional Roster / Detail Shots
New IC 3-chime whistle.  Newton, IA.  June 27, 2011.
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New IC 3-chime whistle. Newton, IA. June 27, 2011.
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New cab lettering.  Newton, IA.  June 27, 2011.
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New cab lettering. Newton, IA. June 27, 2011.
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