
Pacific for Preservation
SL6 Class Pacific SL 723 awaited restoration at Baotou Xi depot on 6 January 1990. The SL6s had operated passenger services in the area until around 1985, when they were displaced by brand new QJs. Two locos, SL 723 and SL 724 were set aside for preservation at Baotou and Hohhot respectively.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 90-007-02
camera : Mamiya 645 Super
lens : 80mm f/1.9
focal length : 80 (53.3mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/250 sec
aperture : f/8.8
ISO : 100 ISO
original : 645 RDP Provia 100
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : SL6.723
Train : Dumped
Location : Baotou Xi Depot
Line : Baotou Area
Country : China
Date & Time : 06/01/1990 09:35