At the east end of CNR's Hengshan Yard, the colliery line swung away from the main line and started to climb the steep bank to Zhongxin. SY 1340 was starting to lose momentum as it approached the main road level crossing on 27 February 2006. By the time the last wagon passed the photographer, the train would be down to walking pace and in serious danger of stalling before it reached the top.