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New double track alignment under construction, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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New double track alignment under construction, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) passing villages somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) passing villages somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) crossing a bridge somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) crossing a bridge somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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New double track alignment under construction, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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New alignment under construction, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. New double track alignment in the background. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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New double track bridge, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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The old single track section on the main line to Western China is being replaced with a new dual track line, with many impressive bridges and tunnels. Somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei, 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. New double track alignment in the background. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Manual construction works at new double track alignment, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Lanzhou and Wuwei. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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View from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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View from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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New rail bridge under construction, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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New double track alignment under construction, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) passing a village somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Freigh train with two DF4A locos, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Wuwei and Jinchang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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View from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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View from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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View from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. The old single track line now out of use can be seen. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Track workers, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Track workers, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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New alignment under construction, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Jinchang and Shandan. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Zhangye and Qingshui. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) somewhere between Zhangye and Qingshui. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Yumen and Diwopu. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Yumen and Diwopu. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Yumen and Diwopu. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Yumen and Diwopu. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Yumen and Diwopu. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Diwopu and Shulehe. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Bridge near Shulehe, seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun). 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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View from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Shulehe and Dunhuang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Shulehe and Dunhuang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Shulehe and Dunhuang. 2005-09-04 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Sunrise behind the mountains - seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Sunrise seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Sunrise seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Sunrise seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Sunrise seen from train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at

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Train 1043 (Xian - Urumchi - Kuytun) between Turpan and Urumchi. 2005-09-05 Photo: Helmut Uttenthaler, helmut.uttenthaler@gmx.at