Chinese Steam in 1983

J3a-614 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 20, 2014 5:06 am

Photo collection by transit advocate Leroy Demery from China in 1983; of note, at least to my eyes, are the shop scenes, and the very good condition of the locomotives in that time.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwdemery/s ... 457014397/

Other photos at Datong from the same time:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/loose_ ... 676361596/

Enjoy.

EDM · **Posted:** Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:35 pm

Nice photos, thanks for sharing!

Steve Singer · **Posted:** Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:58 pm

Very nice. Those Pacifics could pull a long train. My first visit was also in 1983.