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QJ steam locomotive No. 7081 pulled benefit trips on the weekend of July 24-25, 2010 to raise funds for 3 volunteer fire departments on the western end of the Iowa Interstate -- the Earlham Fire & Rescue, the Atlantic Fire Dept. and the Anita Fire Dept. The consist deadheaded from Newton to Earlham on Friday, July 23, with steam loco No. 7081, water tank, tool car, 8 coaches (accommodating 800 passengers) and diesel No. 700 for switching. Saturday, July 24, 2010 The Earlham Fire & Rescue sold approximately 1,100 tickets and No. 7081 pulled 2 roundtrips (25 miles/roundtrip) between Earlham and Stuart, Iowa. Sunday, July 25, 2010 A crowd of approximately 2,000 supported the Atlantic and Anita Fire Departments; since the initial two roundtrips sold out immediately, a third was added. No. 7081 pulled a total of 3 roundtrips (25 miles/roundtrip) between Atlantic and Anita, Iowa; a very successful event for the volunteer fire departments! The weekend was a triumph of organization by Mick Burkart, IAIS VP & Chief Operating Officer, executed without incident and according to plan operationally by Jeff Johnson, Director of Safety & Security, and mechanically by Randy Laughridge, Chief Mechanical Officer, and their respective teams. The steam part was executed by Robert Franzen, Steam Services of America, and a small army of volunteers in a safe and professional manner. Special thanks to all who had a part! The following photos were taken by RDC & IAIS Chairman/Student Fireman Henry Posner III...
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Newton-
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Newton
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Des
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Des Moines - Photo Op |
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Des Moines - TV interview
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Des Moines - cleaning the fire |
Earlham - Fire Dept. ticket sales |
Earlham - boarding |
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Up
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Danny
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Mick Burkart at the throttle |
Atlantic - Coaling technology 21st century-style |
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Student Fireman |
Dennis
Family - winner
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Handicapped access |
Dennis
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A Big Deal in Anita |
Anita - VIP reviewing stand |
Family Values |
Group
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