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In January 1997 traffic over the Jingpeng pass was still reasonably light. A railway worker watches a single QJ 2-10-2 struggle at walking pace with a huge plum...
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In January 1997 traffic over the Jingpeng pass was still reasonably light. A railway worker watches a single QJ 2-10-2 struggle at walking pace with a huge plume of steam and smoke to bring its load over the icy rails up the final straight to the summit at Shandian. In later years it was rare to see a freight with less than two QJ 2-10-2
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People's Choice in Train Spotting Photo Contest

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Runner Up in Capture Trains Photo Contest

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Contest Finalist in My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 6

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Amazing photograph

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Many thanks Phil much appreciated

this would make a fantastic holiday card! fantastic composition. nice lines, and good color, Nice work!

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Thanks again Heather, its an encouragement to go through and scan more of the slide collection

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beautifully done... my compliments.

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Many thanks really enjoyed your own compositions keep submitting

Congrats, that's a very nice photo! Well done.

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Thanks Linda your encouragement to keep persevering was key

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Outstanding image and capture. The plume of steam is absolutely captivating. Picture perfect!

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Thanks Jayne, a spectacular location and everything came together for once

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Congratulations on winning runner-up in the capture trains photo contest! Amazing image! Great job!

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Nice

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I love what you've done with the composition!

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The perfect shot, stay in touch, got my vote,looove your style

Congratulations fab capture!

Awesome capture!

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This is an amazing photo

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Love it!

Magnificent!

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Brilliant capture,excellent composition.

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Very good shot. I wish I could buy my ticket and ride along.

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Well composed! Cheers to receiving people’s choice photo contest honors!

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Congratulations on your win

Breathtaking!!

Congratulations on people's choice for Train contest. An amazing photo.

Love this shot, winner winner chicken dinner😎

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