QJ Country

QJ COUNTRY

The long-awaited follow-up to our highly popular Chinese Take-Out. This DVD concentrates on the fascinating, 590 mile long Ji-Tong line, located in Inner Mongolia, and the awesome 2-10-2 QJ steam locomotives. Built in 1995, the line was 100% steam operated until 2000. Since then, more and more diesels have appeared on the scene.

April 2005 saw the cessation of regular QJ-hauled steam on the section featured in this programme Chebuga - Jing Peng, which is noted for its steep gradients. Our cameramen made three separate visits during the final year to capture the never-to-be-repeated action.

Stunning lineside action of the QJs at work is complemented by a visit to Daban shed to see the locos being serviced and to take a look at its working steam cranes. There's also a footplate ride and a look at local life. An informative, entertaining commentary and concise maps bring you the full story of the dying days of the world's last steam-hauled mainline.

Additional Features - Motion menus, chapter points, and our 'commentary off' option.

Narrated by David Maxey.

Approx 80 mins

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CUSTOMER COMMENTS

Many Many thanks indeed for the QJ Country that arrived safely this morning, I have just sat down and watched it right through with a nice mug of coffee and my response is:

Its absolutely Magical, what a cracking follow up to Chinese Take Out, I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, bringing back all those Steamy Memories, I do like the nice mix of people and places and I believe this is a very important part of the film, reminding us of the most beautiful landscape and of all the friendly people, how lucky to have been part of that experience. My favourite clips are that magical climb of the double headers to Linxi and the sound of steam really hard at work. The Cab Ride, The high view point at Reshui seeing one train climbing and the other cruising down hill, can you imagine being up that hill witnessing all that action, plus the -20c factor!!

Great editing, David's excellent commentary full of information, especially all the Daban shed information, all in all I hope another Winner! T.T. - London (by email))