58 Minutes
Step
into the Asian countryside of China and witness a big show of mainline
steam, in the world's last stronghold of steam locomotives. You will see
a little of everything that you might expect from a country that was
building steam engines only a few years ago, and was still operating
thousands of steam engines on a daily basis. In this video we take you
to Northeast China where we see plenty of doubleheaders, and even some
trains with rear pushers. Most are the QJ 2-10-2's on a variety of
freight and passenger runs. One of the unique things about this video is
that it contains the now retired RM Class 4-6-2's and the SL Class
4-6-2's in passenger service. You'll also see a lot of human interest
scenes, and much more in the fascinating country. There are also several
meets where two trains are seen in the same shot. This was shot by
Randy Scholl in 1989, and before the huge crowds came over to see the
newer lines that were built near the end of the steam era. The older SL
4-6-2's have a distinctive exhaust sound, and being there in 1989 was
good timing to get them before they were withdrawn. A few years after
the SL class were withdrawn so to were the RM class 4-6-2's. This show
takes you to the Changchun area, Jilin Province, the Nancha region, and
much more. The QJ class 2-10-2's are the most widely seen, in both
freight and passenger service. This was shot in the cold of winter, so
great steam effects are evident. There are wide open vista shots,
mountains, sweeping curves and tunnels, plus large viaducts. Watch the
video preview to get a sampler of the show.
