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Three QJs and a Bicycle
Southbound trains from the Wuyiling branch faced a climb of around 2.5km from Liushu to the summit north of Nancha. It didn't appear particularly steep but most southbound freights required assistance with a significant proportion being both piloted and banked. This was the case on the afternoon of 5 April 1988 when QJ 2554 was piloted from Luishu by QJ 283 with QJ 1987 at the rear. As always, there was a bicycle in front of QJ 283's smokebox, presumably ready to provide additional traction if required.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 88-028-09
camera : Mamiya 645 Super
lens : 80mm f/1.9
focal length : 80 (53.3mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/500 sec
aperture : f/5.6
ISO : 100 ISO
original : 645 RDP Provia 100
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : QJ,283, QJ.2554 banked by QJ.1987
Train : Yichun - Nancha Freight
Location : S of, Liushu
Line : Nancha Area - Yichun Line
Country : China
Date & Time : 05/04/1988 15:35