How to "Modernize" a steam engine?

Microwave receiver on top of the locomotive receiving power from an orbiting solar power station. Based on an idea by Jerry Pournelle from “A Step Farther Out” (I think). No fuel to carry means more water available for steam. No fossil fuels burnt and no problems with nuclear waste.

Hmmmmm! This could be the guy I heard about who wants to buy an Amtrak Big Boy! LOL

Darrell, LOL-ing, but quiet…for now

Make it look something like this

http://www.trainweb.org/tusp/pics/wal_por.jpg

without all the obvious traits of a European loco

http://www.trainweb.org/tusp/pics/wal_por.jpg