End of an Era: China Railways JS No. 8419 - One of the World's Last Steam Locomotive at Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad In the late 1980s, the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad made a significant addition to its fleet: China Railways JS No. 8419, one of the last 2-8-2 Mikado steam locomotives manufactured, secured for $335,000. Sparked by a National Geographic article in 1988, board members initiated a landmark acquisition from China, bringing a piece of history to the United States. JS 8419 was

A pail of QJ 2-10-2 locomotives slowly works its way toward us as it climbs Jingpeng Pass. From the Pentrex show "China Steam Spectacular" https://rfd.video/ChinaSteam | Steam Giants

Commonly seen doubleheaded in freight service over Jingpeng pass, is the QJ 2-10-2 locomotive. However they also worked solo in passenger train service. From the Pentrex show "China Steam Spectacular" https://rfd.video/ChinaSteam | Steam Giants

A passenger train arrives at a station on China's Jinpeng Pass and the 2-10-2 QJ locomotive is swapped out. Before the passenger train is underway, a freight arrives at the yard. From the Pentrex show "China Steam Spectacular" https://rfd.video/ChinaSteam | Steam Giants