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Item ID: 297193717404
eBay Seller ID: britishfareasttraders
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Category: Collectables:Photographic Images:Photographs
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
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Tangshan JS 5992 Steam Locomotive China Photo 8×5 2002 Servicing at Coaling Point CR 701
Witness the raw power and pride of JS 5992 standing tall in a working coal yard.
Photo with mount: approx. 8 x 5 inches
Texts: please see images
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed
The scent of coal dust and oil fills your lungs as you step closer to the towering figure of JS 5992. The steam locomotive stands mighty and proud, its weathered steel and bright red running gear gleaming under the cold November sky. You can feel the deep rumble of engines idling nearby, the clatter of tools against iron, the distant shouts of workers preparing the day’s haul. You are right there at Tangshanâs coaling point, standing eye-to-eye with a giant of the rails.
The JS 5992’s battle-worn surfaces tell stories of resilience and duty, the type of hardworking machine that refuses to yield. The vivid red number plate and wheels, bold against the soot-streaked black body, ignite a sense of fierce pride for anyone who ever admired the age of steam. You hear the hiss of escaping steam, see the workers moving around the loco, and sense the pulse of life in a world that once ran on pure mechanical power.
This 8×5 inch original mounted photograph, taken on 23rd November 2002 at Tangshan, captures a living moment of history — not a staged museum piece, but a locomotive still alive, breathing, and working. A rare, authentic addition for serious collectors of steam railway history, industrial heritage lovers, and anyone who wants to own a slice of real, working nostalgia.
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At British & Far East Traders, every item tells a story. This listing is more than just a piece of ephemera, collectable, or vintage design — it’s a fragment of cultural memory, waiting to be rediscovered and appreciated anew. Whether you’re a seasoned historian or simply love the charm of old-world craftsmanship, this piece was selected to resonate with your passion.
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