Description of the new line they are building from Sanggendalai to Xilinhaote. Updated description of the new line they are building from Sanggendalai to Xilinhaote. You probably need support for Chinese character set to read the file. Description of the life and working of the crew members of the QJs. This branch line is served by QJs from Linhe depot, and a few JS are shunting at collieries and the stations of Wuhai Xi and Jilantai.
Schedules are unpredictable.
Steam is still in service May 2001, and no end in sight. The line is spectacular, with 17 per thousand inclines, and going through some real desert with sand dunes. Line description . Map Timetable for Beijing and Baotou to Wuhai Xi. The Baotou to Shiguai Traffic reported to be DF5 hauled in April 2001.