Sandaoling Xinjiang China 16th November 2014

Ex-Chinese Railways JS 2-8-2 8173 curves out of the open cast pit at Sandaoling with its 13 wagon train of coal.

I learnt recently that the last great steam show in the world is no more and all the coal from the pit is now transported to the washeries by truck.

The end of an era

Trevor King, LutzP, Buelipix, Jean-luc Drouin and 19 other people have particularly liked this photo

18 comments - The latest ones

Nouchetdu38 ^club

I love this photo and especially this remarkable steam locomotive*****

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Thanks a lot. It's amazing it has lasted so long.

2 years ago.

Amelia ^club

The age of stem was so romantic even in areas like this. This locomotive is belching out a lot of steam.

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Agreed Amelia. A lot of steam but no smoke.

2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautifully composed.

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks very much Jaap.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Another superb railway shot from your archives Peter. You are a true connoisseur of locomotives. I salute you. ⭐

Keep safe.

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thanks very much for that Herb.This was a great experience.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

A stunning capture, shame it had to end.

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks Roger. At least we still have heritage railways even if they are not so impressive!

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Locomotive Breath ! Great shot, Loose Grip !

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

And he was breathing very hard! Thanks Ulrich.

2 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Fantastic

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thanks for that Annemarie.

2 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Full in action- a fantastic shot ****

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thanks again Percy.

2 years ago.

m̌ ḫ ^club

really interesting

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club has replied to m̌ ḫ ^club

Thanks.

2 years ago.

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