Baotou had an allocation of around 30 JS Class 2-8-2s but they weren't particularly common at Baotou Xi Depot, many being outstationed at Baotou Bei or Baotou Dong. JS 8280 was visiting the repair shops at the depot on 7 January 1994. The reflection of the wheels would be short lived as the temperature was well below zero and the pool of water would soon freeze.