The best possibility today of large-scale testing of biomass fueled steam locomotives is via the Iowa Interstate QJ 2-10-2's. On November 10, 2008 I wrote Henry Posner III a letter asking about this sort of test.

Typing the letter on a manual typewriter.

Mailing the letter.

Carbon copy of the letter.

The last time I was in China, in 1987, there were many QJ's in Harbin:

Action from bridge near hotel.

Close-up with wife taking picture.

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