Rear coupling rod removed to ease passage of sharp curves.
A pair of QJ are climbing towards the horseshoe curve above Tianzhu
Approaching the horseshoe curve above Tianzhu
Accelerating away from Tianzhu
Horseshoe curve below Tianzhu station. This section of line was later electrified an subsequently replace by a base tunnel. Remains of the line are still visible on Google Earth around Anyuanzhen.
Viaduct near Liujiatai on the line from Wuweinan to Lanzhou. This section of line was replaced by a new double track line in 2005.
One of several Bridges crossing the frozen Tangwang River
QJ tripleheader leaving upper horseshoe curve west of Mengjiawan
QJ tripleheader approaching lower horseshoe curve west of Mengjiawan
Leaning into the upper horseshoe curve west of Mengjiawan.
Steaming uphill after train meet in Mengjiawan. Downhill train in the background.
