China - 17 minutes - one train ! QJs over the JingPeng Pass in 2003

[@joshjones3408]

It's very neat that you can do these in that kind of environment cause where I live is no where as beautiful as this thank you great video 👍👍👍👍 bet it's even better in person 👍👍👍

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

These few years were paradise for a steam enthusiast. Sadly, it's all diesels now but they're great memories .... Andy

[@zhiyuanwang8244]

Very spectacular!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Those days on the JiTong Railway were marvellous times - sadly all diesels now ..... Andy

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Amazing in every way.:-)

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Those few years when we westerners could visit the JiTong Railway were amazing - memories I shall never forget ... Andy

[@davidshaw9806]

Enthralling! Well done. Something I a sure that future generations of Chinese will be grateful for your efforts to record these wonderful scenes for history. It looks pretty but you have to be dedicated to stand the harsh bitter cold and biting winds that NE China suffers. It's a testament to the railwaymen of China that they built and run these railways in such harsh conditions (-50c in winter to +40c summer). Over vast distances with loco's often pulling the maximum load. A pleasure to watch.

[@michaelrobbins7390]

This is my favorite of yours so far, having suspense, beauty, drama, skill; watching this makes the world bigger somehow. Thank You for your work.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. It was about minus 20 degrees (C) and blowing a gale at the time. I had to climb most of the way up a mountain to get this extended sequence. Of course, despite your compliments, I feel the work could be improved with better camera work and without the sound of my feet moving around ! At the time, there was a train just like this passing every 20 to 30 minutes. Those few years, when the JingPeng Pass was totally steam operated were, undoubtedly, the most enjoyable years of my life !

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

Andy and Dandan Fisher Your videos are just too much --I thank you for your dedication and skill in recording history.

[@mrsp3992]

What an incredible sight and sound that must ahve been. Thanks for posting!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

The few years that we were able to see the QJ's working over the JingPeng Pass were the last great steam show and a memory that will stay with me for the rest of my life ...... Andy

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you for your kind comment ... I remember one particular occasion when I had to stand above this viaduct for two hours during a lull in the service. The temperature was minus 27 degrees. I had to keep both batteries and camcorder down my pants to keep them warm enough to work when the time came!

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

This is quite magnificent. Ilm so pleased you captured it, evenntoug I never got to see it. Wonderful landscape. terrific QJs and magic sounds. :-)

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you for that comment. It was quite a trek up to that vantage point with camera and tripod ! I am trying to organise a plandampf type event with double headed QJs rostered on to freights over the pass. Not sure whether I'll succeed but I'll keep trying ! Andy

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Wow-good luck and keep all informed? :-)

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you. They have a small fleet which they keep in steamable condition. They run them for the local population occasionally. My wife is from a small town nearby. We're working on it !! Andy

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Fantastic. I hope it happens/ :-)

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

At the risk of being a pain, do you know what is written on the signboards on some locos on the smokebox.buffer beam? I see writing on different classes.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you. It was an excellent subject to video!

[@marvinblankinchip2535]

Andy and Dandan Fisher ... Just beautiful, that's all I can say. You've done a wonderful job.

[@buntik1687]

Excellent video!!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you for your kind comment Phil. I have many more videos to upload as and when I get the time. Keep watching!

[@alandcruiser]

What a show!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

The JiTong certainly was the greatest steam show of the 21st century. I have much much more to upload ... watch this space!

[@thrasher6sic6]

What a great time when the housing bubble wasn't even a thing.

[@S-teamwork]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Those few years of steam on the JiTong Railway were amazing. They were the last chance, in the world, to witness a long (600 miles) mainline railway, entirely steam operated ........ Andy

[@S-teamwork]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam Thanks for sharing!

[@marderdax]

wow what a moment

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Those few years on the JiTong railway were wonderful. Scenes like this happened every few minutes at that time! Andy

[@choochoo3985]

Great video as China does away with their steam locomotives and the story behind the viaduct is worth finding. However you don't have to go to China to see these wonderful locomotives as Iowa Interstate Railroad has one and uses it in rail fan excursions.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Yes, and there are now none left in service in China, so the USA is now the only place to see one working !

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Does anyone know the grade of the tracks shown? Does the line continue through or over the mountains showing at the end?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'm not sure of the maximum gradient on the line. It'll be on the internet somewhere! The line passes through the mountain range, following the "JingPeng Pass", via a series of cuttings, viaducts and tunnels. The line is still there and busier than ever (look out for my new videos coming soon) but is now all diesel hauled. Andy

[@ramesh.kkrishna5852]

excellent video, two vintage double headed steam locomotives in full steam. i think multiple operations not possible in steam traction.anyway they may have done away with these steam business a long time back.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you. The operations along the JiTong Railway in the few years up to 2005 represented the last great breath of long distance mainline steam operations. They were wonderful years.

[@sergeyp5297]

43°19'37.8"N 117°34'55.7"E

[@LuisFernandodaSilva1854]

Amazing

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you very much for your comment. It's a great shame that this line is now operating diesels. Please take a look at some of my other stuff !

[@artmchugh5644]

Amazing? Tell you what's amazing! Not a single tree !!, what a God forsaking place .

[@larryjanson4011]

can someone please get this guy a wind sock for his mic. love the video, just the wind hurts my ears.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I can assure you that I had a wind sock but you've no idea how wild it was up there ! Below minus 20 degrees C as well.

[@mebeasensei]

10:00 mark wow moment for me.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

The 10 or 11 years that this 600 mile long main line was entirely steam worked were truly spectacular. The depot at Daban still hold a small stock of steamable QJ's that they fire up occasionally. We're trying to get them to operate a few freights over the JingPeng Pass some time. Watch this space!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

PS. The tripod wouldn't fit down my pants !!

[@何瑤池]

中國好歌聲

[@何瑤池]

刀郎

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

You're right. The sound here is great. Andy

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

You're right. The sound here is great. Andy