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, Tasikmalaja Panorama, 20th July 1973

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PNKA, Tasikmalaja Panorama, 20th July 1973

At a rather damp Tasikmalaja loco depot, 2-4-0T No. B13 03 is raising steam in the background while Mallet 0-4-4-2T No. BB10 09 sits dumped out of use in the foreground. B13 03 was built by Hanomag, works number1857 of 1885, BB10 09 was built by Hartmann, No. 3089 of 1906. On the right is derelict 2-8-8-0 Mallet No. DD52 01. Friday 20th July 1973. Panorama from Slides 11355 + 11356.

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Java 1973

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