The classic workhorse on shunting duties for a lot of private lines was the once ubiqious SY class. And when you already have a totally polluted workplace, why not adding some more dirt to it? See... (more)
Back in the year 2000, the Central Mal Tiempo had a classic all-steam narrow gauge operation (30"). In the late afternoon, #1320 (a 1909 Baldwin) is steaming back to the mill with a loaded ca... (more)
Minaz #1320 is waiting for her next assignment at the Mal Tiempo shed. This neat locomotive is a Baldwin from 1909.
Locally famous Red Star JS class 2-8-2 returns from a decidedly unglamorous mine tailings dump run.
Locally famous Red Star SY class 2-8-2 at the light repair and coaling stop in Baiyin.
Even on mining systems where coal haulage was king, a 'local' passenger service was operated daily. On a very bright and breezy morning SY 1320 gets away from Xinqiu heading back to the city.
It is late afternoon and the Baldwin consolidation number 1320 is storming back to the mill with a loaded cane train.