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 No. TC10 15, Krawang, 2nd August 1973

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PNKA No. TC10 15, Krawang, 2nd August 1973

Going back to the north coast main line we reach Krawang, which was also the base of a 600mm gauge system, the Wadas Tramway, sadly defunct by the time we visited, though the locos were still standing about at the shed. Here is 0-6-0T TC10 15 outside the shed and looking fairly well cared for considering it has no work. This was one of fifteen engines built by Hartmann from 1914 to 1920, this one Works No. 4419 of 1920. Thursday 2nd August 1973. Slide No. 12292.

GMP Slide12292 TC1015 Krawang 020873 geoff plumb

Java 1973

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