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 No. BB200 18, Padangan, 31st July 1973
PNKA diesel No. BB200 18 is in charge of an express train near Padangan, between Tjepu and Bodjonegoro, perhaps a train running all the way from Djakarta to Surabaja. The loco is an A1A-A1A unit, one of thirty-five built by EMD in 1957. Tuesday 31st July 1973. Slide No. 12179.
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