Doubleheaded QJ 2-10-2's cross the JiTong line's iconic Simingyi viaduct. This perspective on the bridge shows off the marvelous civil engineering of this relatively new line.

Doubleheaded QJ 2-10-2's head a freight approaching the summit tunnel on the JiTong line. Steam had about a year left before the last major mainline steam operation in the world was dieselized.

The terminal at Wernigerode is a delight. Engines are everywhere and there is plenty of activity.

99 7247 from HSB leaves Drei Annen Hohne with target Brocken.

The Harzquerbahn is a steam paradise. Beautifully maintained locos pound upgrade to the summit of the Harz leading a fleet of daily trains.

The Harzquerbahn is a steam paradise. Beautifully maintained locos pound upgrade to the summit of the Harz leading a fleet of daily trains.

C 5/6 2978 from SBB Historic with a steam special on the left and RE 4/4 II 11161 with a photographers special on the right head up the northern Gotthard ramp near Amsteg, running partly parallel ... (more)

Loaded coal train to the port of Imbituba.

Shunting in Tubarao.

Between Ing. Paz Ferreira and Rio Fiorita the grade of the line is quite severe and the Santa Fe #205-7M has to work very hard to bring an empty coal train to the loading station. With this nice p... (more)

The 205-7M makes a volcanic departure after a brief stop at the Retiro siding for a train crossing.

This is what a friend wrote about riding this train back in 1972, "Number 1121/22 runs once a week, and we soon discovered why: it’s a trip that overwhelms man and machine alike. In the fir... (more)

FarRail charter train