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Item ID: 297193752384
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 8413 Steam Locomotive Photo China 8×5 2002 Waiting for Next Duty CR 699
A powerful moment of stillness — JS 8413 poised and ready at Tangshan Steelworks.
Photo with mount: approx. 8 x 5 inches
Texts: please see images
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed
You stand on the platform, the sharp cold of the morning air brushing your cheeks, as JS 8413 looms before you, silent yet full of promise. The locomotiveâs bold red pilot and iron-black frame glisten faintly under a soft haze, its mighty boiler resting, but far from asleep. You can hear the distant hum of industry, the faint clinking of metal, the tension of an engine waiting to be called once again into motion.
Thereâs a heartbeat in the stillness. Every bolt, pipe, and wheel on JS 8413 tells a story, a memory etched into steel and soot. You feel it under your boots — the solid, immovable presence of a locomotive that has seen countless journeys. The platform stretches away into the mist, a path waiting to be conquered once more. For the collector, this is not just a photograph — it is a rare moment of tension, readiness, and restrained power.
This 8×5 inch original mounted photograph, captured on 23rd November 2002, offers a rare glimpse into a working industrial landscape. Collectors, steam railway enthusiasts, and heritage historians will treasure this authentic window into a world where steel, steam, and silence coexist. Step closer, hear the whisper of power, and hold a piece of that world in your hands.
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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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