Echoes at 2421m: A Journey Along the Entire Alishan Forest Railway Line - English Hardcover Edition

Introduction Opening these pages is like embarking on a leisurely journey, with each station unveiling a story, as you unconsciously follow the author along the 78-kilometer route that ascends an impressive 2,421 meters in elevation. You'll not only discover the unique charm of 21 stations and marvel at the dramatic inclines of the mountain line, but also feel the rhythm of life where residents and the railway intertwine, and appreciate the dedication of the artisans who preserve this railway. Whether Alishan is a foreign land or a homeland, a group of people live and work here day and night, tied to this railway. The stories within are sometimes gentle and beautiful, sometimes grand and magnificent, sometimes intricate and delicate, and sometimes rustic and elegant, all carrying the inseparable bond between people and the railway across generations. About the Author About the Author: Wu Ming-han A Master of Education from National Chi Nan University, he previously worked as a secondary school English teacher. He enjoys hiking, reading, and photography, with a particular interest in life and culture. He frequently carries his camera, observing and documenting the people and landscapes around him. Through a serendipitous turn of events, he joined the Alishan Forest Railway and Heritage Conservation Office in 2018, serving as a station attendant and an English administrative specialist. He later served at the National Park Headquarters and authored "A Foreign Land, A Homeland: A Journey Through Taiwan's Southern Penghu Islands," which received an award for excellent promotional publications from the National Museum of Taiwan Literature. He directed and filmed "Dancing with Stones: The Craftsmanship of Southern Penghu Islands," which was a finalist in the second Trails Film Festival. In 2021, he returned to serve the Forest Railway again as a manager, responsible for international sister railway cooperation and news imagery. He hopes this book will help future travelers see the transformation and beauty of the Forest Railway. Table of Contents Preface Table of Contents Foreword Chapter 1: From City to Countryside - Chiayi - Beimen - Forest Railway Stories: DL-34 Diesel Locomotive - A UK-Taiwan Exchange - Luma-tsu - Forest Railway Stories: The No. 21 Steam Locomotive is Revived! - Zhuqi Chapter 2: Ascending the Winding Mountain Trails - Muliiao - Changnaoliao - Dudingshan - Liyuanliao Chapter 3: A Circuit Beneath the Four Heavenly Kings Mountain - Jiaoliping - Forest Railway Stories: Alishan Forest Railway Volunteers - Shuishiliao - Forest Railway Stories: A Day in the Life of a Forest Railway Worker - Fenqihu Chapter 4: A Baptism in the Coniferous Forest - Duolin - Shizulu - Forest Railway Stories: The Century's Perilous Pass of Pingchena - First Branch Line Junction - Erwanping Chapter 5: Endless Treasures of Travel - Shenmu - Alishan - Zhaoping - Forest Railway Stories: The Return of the Logging Train - Shizulu Branch Line Junction - Forest Railway Stories: Shay Shay Alishan - Duigaoyue - Zhushan Afterword Alishan Forest Railway Major Events Timeline [Product Name] Echoes at 2421m: A Journey Along the Entire Alishan Forest Railway Line - English Hardcover Edition [Specifications] Hardcover / 264 pages / 22.5 x 22.5 x 3.7 cm / General Audience / Full Color Printing / First Edition [Place of Publication] Taiwan [Material] Paper [Use] Professional / Textbooks / Government Publications [Purchase Notes] 1. Please note when placing an order that returns or exchanges will not be accepted after purchase. 2. An invoice cannot be issued for this item. We apologize for any inconvenience.