On my last morning on Jingpeng Pass after two trips, our group took one last hike up to the hill above Tunnel 4 to witness one last time the great show.

Wide angle version of the view atop Tunnel 4. The windchill was 15 below and the wait at least an hour, but the sight and experience was well worth it.

Eastbound coal climbing Jingpeng Pass at tunnel 4.

Climbing the reverse curves out of Chabuga westbound at sunrise.

IAIS 6988 is just East of Colfax,Iowa pulling a excursion from Newton,Iowa to Mitchellville,Iowa.

Jitong Steam passenger is heading towards Tongliao. March 2002, near Chabuga (scanned slide)

This was one of the few pictures I got of a highly decorated engine in China, as apparently this kind of propaganda was quickly going out of style as China modernized. At that time the QJ's assign... (more)

This mountainious view near Erdi village, was one of the most scenic parts along the Jitong line. It was taken in September 2002. (scanned slide)

This mountinious view with a freight train hauled by a single QJ produced also a huge mountain of steam was taken in winter (Jan.2003). (scanned slide)

IAIS steam engine #6988 leads a cut of passenger cars westbound through East Moline.

IAIS 6988 brings the final excursion back into Geneseo for the "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" Festival the following day.

IAIS 6988 completes its wye move at Bureau on its deadhead positioning move so it can participate in Geneseo, IL's "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" Festival the following day.