End of an Era: China Railways JS No. 8419 - One of the World's Last Steam Locomotive at Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad In the late 1980s, the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad made a significant addition to its fleet: China Railways JS No. 8419, one of the last 2-8-2 Mikado steam locomotives manufactured, secured for $335,000. Sparked by a National Geographic article in 1988, board members initiated a landmark acquisition from China, bringing a piece of history to the United States. JS 8419 was