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Helpers Alone
Most southbound freights were assisted from Liushu to the summit north of Nancha by one or two helpers. This one was unusual in being powered by the helpers alone. What happened to the train engine is unknown but it must have left its load at Liushu earlier for QJ 283 (front) and QJ 1987 (rear) to pick up when convenient. The pair were photographed on the approach to the summit on the morning of 5 April 1988.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 88-026-13
camera : Mamiya 645 Super
lens : 80mm f/1.9
focal length : 80 (53.3mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/500 sec
aperture : f/6.2
ISO : 100 ISO
original : 645 RDP Provia 100
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : QJ.283 banked by QJ.1987
Train : Liushu - Nancha freight
Location : appr summit N of, Nancha
Line : Nancha Area - Yichun Line
Country : China
Date & Time : 05/04/1988 08:18