Jiayang Little Steam Train

In the mountains and hills of south Sichuan, runs the 19.8km long Bashi (Bagou-Shixi) Railway. The railway gauge is only 76.2 centimetres wide and the train carriages are half the size of standard trains, hence the railway being called the 'Jiayang Lesser Train'. It is called as 'living fossil of the 18th century industrial revolution.

Jiayang Little Steam Train across the wild countryside	There are large number of tunnels along the track

The Jiayang steam train has been running for almost half a century. It was built in 1958 and opened on July 12, 1959 for coal transportation. As the only steam train that still runs in the world, Jiayang small train is characterized by its narrow gauge, curvedness, large number of tunnels, and beautiful landscape. It is now a wonder and legend in the history of locomotive in the world. It is the only steam operated narrow gauge line in China which has a regular passenger service running at a fixed timetable. It winds through green mountain ranges, whistling and steaming.