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Modeling Chinese Highlands

From the world's highest railway to massive new high-speed lines, China offers unprecedented modeling opportunities. Steam survived here into the 21st century.

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Railroads

Major railroads operating in Chinese Highlands

China RailwayQinghai-Tibet RailwayCRH

Industries

Key industries for freight traffic and scenery

Mining

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Modeling Tips

Expert recommendations for authentic Chinese Highlands scenery

1
Model unique Chinese steam operations
2
Include dramatic plateau scenery
3
Add modern CRH high-speed trains
4
Model industrial narrow gauge operations
5
Include rice terraces and bamboo forests

Signature Scenery Features

Distinctive elements that define Chinese Highlands layouts

Great Wall sections

Pagodas

Karst mountains

Tea plantations

Industrial complexes

Era Highlights

Historical periods and their modeling characteristics

Steam Era

QJ and JS steam survived into 2005

Modernization

Rapid electrification and expansion

High-Speed

World's largest HSR network

Quick Facts

Country

China

Climate

Varied continental

Terrain Types

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Primary Industries

Mining, Manufacturing, Agriculture

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