Fwd: New book: Echoes Along the 2421m Ascent – Travelogue of the Alishan Forest Railway

Author: Wu Ming-Han Translator: Chiu Lok-Man Editor-in-chief: Ku Ting-Wei Publisher: Alishan Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office 

The book, through captivating photographs and concise text, takes readers along a route that is 77.9 kilometers long with an elevation difference of 2,421 meters. It introduces the 21 unique stations along the way, the classic line that climbs steep slopes, and the life rhythm of the local residents that harmonizes with the railway. Additionally, the book intersperses seven stories about the forest railway, allowing readers to deeply appreciate the challenges of restoring a steam train to its original condition, the tales of diesel locomotives crossing oceans for diplomatic purposes, and the dedication of craftsmen protecting the railway. Whether Alishan is a foreign land or a homeland, there is a group of people living and working day and night along this railway.

Details here: https://railnews.tw/2421m