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.

PNKA Mallet 2-6-6-0T No. CC10 03 trundles along south of Klakah with its one coach train on the branch line from Klakah to Lumadjang and Pasirian, near the southern coast of East Java. This was the 13:25 from Klakah, seen amongst the paddy fields near Sukodono. The loco was built by Hartmann in 1904, works No. 2859. Thursday 26th July 1973. In the background is a classic stratovolcano, Mount Lamongan, whose highest point is known as Gunung Tarub, 5,417 feet above sea level (1,651 metres). Slide No. 11898A.

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PNKA Mallet 2-6-6-0T No. CC10 03 trundles along south of Klakah with its one coach train on the branch line from Klakah to Lumadjang and Pasirian, near the southern coast of East Java. This was the 13:25 from Klakah, seen amongst the paddy fields near Sukodono. The loco was built by Hartmann in 1904, works No. 2859. Thursday 26th July 1973. In the background is a classic stratovolcano, Mount Lamongan, whose highest point is known as Gunung Tarub, 5,417 feet above sea level (1,651 metres). Slide No. 11898A.

GMP Slide11898A CC1003 Klakah Pasirian 260773 Geoff Plumb

Java 1973

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