Chinese QJ Steam Train Doubleheader Street Running

Chinese QJ 2-10-2 Steam locomotives run down the middle of the street in Davenport, IA.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• steam
• train
• doubleheader
• chinese
• excursion
• street
• running

[diuleeseafood]

can someone tell me why would a chinese antique train appear in US???

[kschmidt626]

Well its not really "antique" the steam locomotives were only built 22 yrs ago in China. Some 22 yr olds might take offense to being called antiques. But with China getting rid of there steam locos a railroad owner here in the US bought these on speculation that some tourist line might buy them. This running was to show them off.

[mechsgal]

Where is this video taken at? I'm a railfan, just to let you know. Thanks!!

[kschmidt626]

This was taken in Davenport, IA in Sept 2006

Keith

[mbxforumcn]

It is really interesting to see our Chinese steam loco running on a railway abroad but with keeping the Chinese National Railway (CNR) logo on the front plate. It is a wonderful movie. Thanks!

[Superedit]

Heathens -- this is great stuff for us steam fans.

[droon124]

The QJ's say it all. We don't need no stinking diesel helpers! Great Video, and i love the whistle, nothing like it at all. Thanks for sharing!

[dreambuilders48808]

Not quite true...A guy scrachbuilt one in Chicago.

Leviathan 4-4-0 No. 63 will be the newest steam locomotive in the United States. It will debut in Owosso

Michigan this July at " Train Festival 2009 ".

Check out the website for more info.

[dreambuilders48808]

Nice Video. I hope I get a chance to video these locos

sometime.

[dreambuilders48808]

Your MAMA get hit by a train or something????

[diuleeseafood]

i wonder how it was shipped to US,, the shipping cost may be higher than building it.

[BXM4C]

These locomotives were built in the mid 80s, so they are younger than any of the steamers that are still active in the United States. They do not cost as much to own and operate because they are newer and they were rebuilt before being shipped to the States. The "youngest" steam locomotive built in the U.S. is the C&O Greenbrier 4-8-4 614; which was built in the 1950s.

[SeniorMinch229018]

How would you like to wake up to these running down the middle of your street!?! Cool huh?

[Trainnut123]

Screw jamor86 that video was great

[ryuarashi]

I Like Trains

[Troyc20]

They are being used on the Iowa Interstate Railroad which sevices customers in Iowa and Illinios. There is one being used in Boone Iowa as a tourist train and runs through a river valley and is very beutiful in the fall months to take the trip for a day. I live about a hour away from there.