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MTR freight train across the border at Shenzhen
Here is an interesting find from Wikipedia – a MTR diesel locomotive hauling a freight train on the Chinese side of the border at Shenzhen, photographed by Baycrest back in February 2010.
Photo by Baycrest, via Wikimedia Commons Continue reading
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Tagged China, freight, Hong Kong, KCR, Kowloon Canton Railway, mainland, Mass Transit Railway, MTR, rail operations, railway, Shenzhen, trains
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KCR EMD G12 diesel locomotives in Australia
I’ve written about the story of the Kowloon-Canton Railway EMD G12 diesel locomotives before – but what about a closer look at their Australian connection?
Tai Wah Sea & Land Heavy Transportation photo Continue reading