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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0-4-0Tr Tram Engine No. B17 07 is working the 14:02 mixed train from Kediri to Pare in East Java, along another roadside tramway, as a couple of local people on their well-laden bicycles pedal in the opposite direction. Exact location not known. B17 07 was one of a class of eleven locos built in batches by Hohenzollern from 1897 to 1905, this one in 1897, Works No. 1051. Sunday 29th July 1973. Slide No. 12119.
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