Diesels In Decline
The once ubiquitous DF4s are now almost as rare as the steam locomotives they replaced in the 1980s and 1990s. A number remain in CNR service in the Haila’er area but are unlikely to survive once electric working starts on the main line from Qiqiha’er to Manzhouli, displacing large numbers of modern diesels.DF4 1584 approached Meitian with train 4181/4184, the 06:12 passenger from Haila’er to Mangui, on 20 November 2016. Note the makeshift snow brushes and LED headlight.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 16-D-5312
camera : Nikon D600
lens : 28-70mm f/2.8
focal length : 60.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/9.0
ISO : 400 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
camera on pole : No
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : DF4.1584
Train : 4181/4184, 06:12 Haila'er - Mangui passenger
Location : S of, Meitian
Line : Hailaer Area - Yakeshi - Yitulihe line
Country : China
Date & Time : 20/11/2016 08:46
