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No.ClassF.M. WhyteGaugeRailroad LineLocationStatusBuilder InfoNotes
8419JS2-8-24'-8½"B&SV (China Railways) Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, Boone, IA
operational
Datong #8419, 1989 Named Iowan. Dropped from crane and heavily damaged upon arrival to the USA. Taken out of service in late 2017. Returned to operation on September 30, 2023. One of only six Chinese steam locomotives in the USA.
2008 (7040)QJ2-10-24'-8½"Central Kentucky Lines (China Railways) RJ Corman's Buchanan St yard, Lexington, KY
stored
Datong, 1985 RJ Corman One of only six Chinese steam locomotives in the USA.
6988QJ2-10-24'-8½"Iowa Interstate (China Railways) Iowa Interstate Railroad, Newton, IA
stored
Datong, 1985 From China, then Houston, TX. Taken out of service in late October 2021. Awaiting mandated 1,472-day inspection and overhaul. May eventually be placed in service by a tourist railroad. One of only six Chinese steam locomotives in the USA.
7081QJ2-10-24'-8½"Iowa Interstate (China Railways) Iowa Interstate Railroad, Newton, IA
stored
Datong, 1986 From China, then Houston, TX. Taken out of service in September 2013. Awaiting major maintenance. May eventually be placed in service by a tourist railroad. One of only six Chinese steam locomotives in the USA.
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