Info needed for chasing the Chinese 2-10-2s this weekend

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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I hope to get out to the western part of The Land of Lincoln Saturday to capture the momentous trip of the IAIS Chinese Q 2-10-2s as they ride the high iron from the Quad Cities to Bureau Junction and back.

What are the radio frequencies they’ll be using (both the RRs and Friends of the 261)?

Any awesome photo-taking locations along the route I should include? It should be a good day because going out they’ll be heading into the sun, and the same thing on the reverse trip.

Thanks in advance.

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http://www.iaisrailfans.org/railguide/sub1/index.shtml is a great guide for the rails.
Timing for the train is 9am - 6 pm. Best summary of the schedule is found here:
http://www.visitquadcities.com/2004/for_riverway/riverway2006_train_schedule.html

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Hmmm… thanks for the link, Ed. I might be able to sneak out to Homestead tomorrow after all and catch her there.