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[Photo Gallery] Full steam ahead

By THE NATION

 

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State Railway of Thailand (SRT) showcases the historic Pacific steam locomotives no. 824 and no. 850 which were built just after the World War II, as they chug along the historical railroad from Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong) to Ayutthaya Station on King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day, October 23.

Photo by Prasert Thepsri

 

 

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Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30377666

 

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1 hour ago, SpaceKadet said:

What are they powered with? Gas, oil, diesel?

Judging by the construction of the tender and all the valve and pipework in front of the boiler (next to the driver) I would suggest oil. Several preserved heritage locomotives in the UK now run on oil as coal generates sparks that can set alight to the track-side environment. 

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Wonderful to see such beautifully preserved locomotives in action. Well done SRT and I hope they continue providing a tourist service. Several preserved old steam locomotives can be seen on static display at several railway stations throughout the country. I have seen and photographed some at Chiang Mai, Lampang and Kanchanaburi (below):-

 

 

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7 hours ago, tifino said:

what a hoot!!

Where was I? Why didnt I know about this?

 

3 hours ago, natway09 said:

And the SRT has not changed much since then. Some beauties here but the SRT is worse than Thai Airways

Really. Ride the trains here alot do you?

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12 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Judging by the construction of the tender and all the valve and pipework in front of the boiler (next to the driver) I would suggest oil. Several preserved heritage locomotives in the UK now run on oil as coal generates sparks that can set alight to the track-side environment. 

There are quite a few railway preservation groups in the UK.

 

https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/

 

The Swanage railway is close to where I used to live in Poole and I often used to take the train to Wareham and get the branch line to Swanage. One I was lucky enough to ride the footplate all the way.

 

 

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8 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Wonderful to see such beautifully preserved locomotives in action. Well done SRT and I hope they continue providing a tourist service. Several preserved old steam locomotives can be seen on static display at several railway stations throughout the country. I have seen and photographed some at Chiang Mai, Lampang and Kanchanaburi (below):-

 

 

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I have some photos somewhere taken at Chumpon station and there are several locomotives down the central reservation. I will root them out and post them here later.

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8 minutes ago, billd766 said:

There are quite a few railway preservation groups in the UK.

 

https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/

 

The Swanage railway is close to where I used to live in Poole and I often used to take the train to Wareham and get the branch line to Swanage. One I was lucky enough to ride the footplate all the way.

 

 

A wonderfully preserved line which I also know well. I had an elderly Aunt who lived in Swanage. The view of Corfe Castle from the line is spectacular.

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Magnificent machines. Nice to see the Thais showing an interest in them too. 

I recall there used to be an excellent bi-lingual English-Thai language website to do with all things train-wise in Thailand, covering the history of trains in Thailand through to the latest on the MRT systems but I can't seem to find it, only travel sites...

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6 minutes ago, IvorLott said:

Magnificent machines. Nice to see the Thais showing an interest in them too. 

I recall there used to be an excellent bi-lingual English-Thai language website to do with all things train-wise in Thailand, covering the history of trains in Thailand through to the latest on the MRT systems but I can't seem to find it, only travel sites...

Here are a couple of links you may like.

 

http://www.bangkok.com/magazine/steam-trains.htm

 

https://www.steamlocomotive.info/country.cfm?which=thailand

 

https://www.thailandbytrain.com/RailHistory.html

 

http://www.thaifestivalblogs.com/steam-train-trip-in-thailand/

 

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19 hours ago, webfact said:

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) showcases the historic Pacific steam locomotives no. 824 and no. 850 which were built just after the World War II, as they chug along the historical railroad

Soon to be put back into service from Bangkok to U Tapao... as soon as the contract is signed and tracks are laid!

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19 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

Judging by the construction of the tender and all the valve and pipework in front of the boiler (next to the driver) I would suggest oil. Several preserved heritage locomotives in the UK now run on oil as coal generates sparks that can set alight to the track-side environment. 

I noticed the red colored contraption permanently bolted on to the boiler, that's why I asked. I suspected some fluid fuel, you clarified. Thanks.

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