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Storming round the corner

Storming round the corner

January 2001 and two QJ 2-10-2 storm around the corner into what we called brick works valley. Ahead lie tunnels 2,3,4 and the summit at Shandian. This locati...
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January 2001 and two QJ 2-10-2 storm around the corner into what we called brick works valley. Ahead lie tunnels 2,3,4 and the summit at Shandian. This location was a challenge because the further the train came into the valley the more of the magnificent back drop of high snow covered mountains was obliterated by the towering exhaust due to the sheltered nature of the valley.
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