At Sandaoling Coal Railway on the 25th of February 2016, JS 8197 sits under the coal stage at East Yard whilst the driver sits next to the water column checking his modern smart phone. Such are some of the contrasts in modern day China, steam still operating 24 hours a day just a few kilometres away from modern CRH High Speed Trains. After coaling and taking water, JS 8197 will head off into the night once again shifting the black gold. Sandaoling Coal Mine Railway, NW China.
Landscape photography is difficult due to the challenge of combining good light and good scenery. Good railroad photography enters another level of complexity since it requires the first two while there is a train in view.
