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

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

China's 2-10-2 QJ locomotive was an impressive machine that lasted into the 21st century, many were operated doubleheaded with frieght trains over Inner Mongolia's Jingpeng Pass. From the Pentrex show "China Steam Spectacular" https://rfd.video/ChinaSteam | Steam Giants