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China was the last country in the world to build steam locomotives. The final main line engines emerged from Datong workshops in December 1988 and production of steam locomotives for industrial use continued until 1999. The final few steam locomotives were withdrawn from service in 2003 making China the last country to use steam on its main lines. Total eradication of China's steam programme is set to coincide with the Olympic games in 2008. When this happens it will be the end of the mast mecca for fans of real steam. This is a photo essay detailing the end of this era.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #85304 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-02
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages