Two QJ's restart a loaded train from Fuxincheng. This line, built only in 1999 but 100% steam operated, was being electrified in 2004 with the juice due to be turned on early in 2005.

A pair of QJ's drifts into Fuxincheng with a standard train of 21 loads. The river is frozen solid but with afternoon temperatures well above freezing, spring is near at hand.

On display near the Houston Zoo. Rumored to be near to being refurbished.

One of the Zhun Dong Railway's 14 QJ locomotives get attention. This 58-km coal hauling road was opened in December 1999 and is anticipated to be electrified in 2004.

A QJ's exhaust temporarily drowns out the temple bells as it leaves Lindong for Daban

The all important "glint shot" as this freight departs Sanggendalai for Haoluku

QJ 6831 leads a westbound freight out of the dawn towards Lindong. The grades are easy here and the big 2-10-2 is making good time.

QJ Class 2-10-2 leans into the curve as it approaches the water stop at Lindong

Dawn breaks as a pair of QJ 2-10-2's head west to Jingpeng Pass on the famous JiTong Railway

This is the worlds last long distance steam hauled passenger train (complete with sleepers). It is looking good as it drifts eastward through desert country an hour after sunrise.

Just after sunrise the Eastbound night-train heads into the morning mist. This is the last long distance steam hauled passenger train (with sleeing cars!) in the world. Get your tickets quick it o... (more)

Preserved equipment at Exporail (Canadian Railway Museum) in St.Constant,Quebec. I use an Olympus C-3000zoom.This shot was resting on another loco.Shutter speed 1/6 sec,Aperture F2.8,400 ISO,and ... (more)

A B&O "Big Six" 2-10-2 gets turned in Brunswick.