Java 1973
On another tour organized by David Thornhill of "World Steam", I was able to visit Java, Malaysia and Singapore in 1973, when there were some incredibly ancient steam locomotives still in use as well as more modern traction. As with many places, the history of Indonesian Railways is pretty complicated, suffice to say that at the time of my visit the railways were run by PNKA (Perusahaan Negara Kereta Api), Indonesian State Railways, and the lines were 3' 6" gauge. There were also a couple of 2 foot gauge lines and many narrow gauge lines around the sugar mills. Here are a few photos for starters - more will be added as time permits.
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PNKA (Indonesian State Railways) DD52 Class 2-8-8-0 Mallet No. DD52 03 works a mixed goods train from Tjibatu to Tasikmalaja, approaching Tjipeundeuj in the mountains of south western Java on the afternoon of Thursday 19th July 1973. This engine was built by Hanomag in Germany in 1923. Slide No. 11311.
Ardan Nugroho
on April 19, 2020Dear Mr. Geoff Plumb,
Thanks for sharing rare picture of Elteha Busjawbreaker
on May 9, 2013It nice blog,....thanks for share your collection. great job.
Nurachman
on January 24, 2013really nice photo! full color
Ressa
on June 5, 2012Dear Geoff,
I think your one of the proof the existence of Indonesian Railway especially for Steam Loco.
Many-many thanks to you.
Greetings from Indonesian Railfans
nelli
on July 9, 2013Outstanding!
Rick Willis
on July 9, 2013Great Shot.
Love the Light ...
Kevin Poynor
on July 8, 2013Reminds me of some shots taken by well known railway photographer Colin Garrett.
Deden
on January 10, 2012really sad looking indonesian giant locomotive in action, there are was scraped and destroyed in early 1980's, no one from them can't see same with CC10 class. the giant in indonesia who can see until now just CC5001, and CC5029 in one piece, CC5030 you can see only his face. thanks for your so much.