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Volume 21:
China The Endgame
China has emerged as the
last significant location where large numbers of steam locomotives can
be seen performing the work for which they were built.
In recent years the fleet has shrunk rapidly, but even in 2005
there were still more than enough pockets of steam to render a visit
well worthwhile.
This programme mourns
the last days of steam in China with top-grade video material obtained
during visits between 2000 and 2005.
Dahuichang, Dongsheng, Hegang, Jinchengjiang, the JiTong line,
Tiefa, Tongchuan, Weihe, Yinghao,
Yuanbaoshan, and the
Beijing Railway Museum are visited, providing a superb account of all
the standard classes in diverse scenery.
For those who have been
lucky enough to witness the spectacle for themselves, this programme
will serve as a lasting reminder of their visit.
For those pondering a trip, it will show that even in 2005 there
were still a few steamy locations remaining.
About 75% of the material has previously been published in Volume 16 of this series, but this new release features significantly enhanced coverage (extending to March 2005), with all the quality advantages of DVD technology, without any increase in price. The production is menu-indexed to allow rapid access to your favourite clips.
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