Java. 1973/07/17, 1. PNKA (Perusahaan Negara Kereta Api - Indonesian State Railways) Class B51 2 cylinder compound 4-4-0 No. B51 35 (with the tender from B51 19) is prepared by its crew for a train from Tanahabang to Rankasbetung in West Java later the same day. 39 engines of this class were built by Hanomag, Hartmann & Werkspoor between 1900 and 1909, this engine being built by Werkspoor in 1907, Works No. 180. They were basically Prussian P4's scaled down to 3'6" gauge. The engines at Tanahabang depot in the suburbs of Djakarta were oil-burners, but many engines were wood-burners. Tuesday 17th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/17, 2. 4-6-4WT No. C27 35 billows a cloud of oily smoke over the environs of Tanahabang as it shunts classmate C27 10 around the yard at the depot, the imposing station allover roof in the background. Tuesday 17th July 1973. There were 39 Class C27 from SLM, Werkspoor and Armstrong Whitworth from 1916-1922. C27 10 built by SLM in 1916, C27 35 by Armstrong Whitworth in 1922.

Java. 1973/07/17, 3. 4-6-4WT No. C27 05 has just undergone a boiler washout at Tanahabang depot and is now having its boiler refilled via a rather evil-looking hosepipe! This engine was one of the original batch built by SLM, Winterthur, in 1916.

Java. 1973/07/17, 4. PNKA C300 Class 0-6-0D No. C300 01 (270hp, one of twenty built by Karl Marx, Works Number 263002-021 in 1966) threads its way through the crowds thronging the tracks as it approaches Tanahabang station with a passenger train from Djakarta Kota. The railway was used as a general thoroughfare, with people just wandering around as well as living, working and conducting their businesses on the tracks. When a train came along they just upped sticks for a while and then returned after its passing! Tuesday 17th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/17, 5. In a scene almost incomprehensible in today's climate of Health & Safety awareness, life goes on in the yards at Tanahabang station, just south of Djakarta. Almost lost in the sea of people, a train from Rankasbetung is arriving behind B-B diesel No. BB300 16 (30 engines built by Krupp in 1958/59, works numbers 3727-3756) and has stopped in the yard. All the tracks see some use, but there is a sort of "tent-city" over the tracks on the left, while market stalls are set up elsewhere between the tracks, other people literally living on top of the railway! The skyline is dominated by a new sports stadium built for the Asian Games. Tuesday 17th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/17, 6. B51 class 4-4-0 No. B51 35 departs from Tanahabang station with a rather overloaded passenger train to Rankasbetung on the late afternoon of Tuesday 17th July 1973. The two coaches looked as though they might not last the length of the journey, so perhaps it was preferable to sit outside!

Java. 1973/07/18, 1. 4-6-4WT No. C27 35 waits for its next duty just outside the overall roof at Tanahabang station on the morning of Wednesday 18th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/18, 2. PNKA 4-4-0 No. B51 24 is a two cylinder compound loco, one of the class built by Hartmann, No. 2899 of 1905. Other members of the class were also built by Hanomag and Werkspoor. The engine is in charge of a train which has arrived from Rankasbetung into the yard at Tanahabang where it stopped amongst the crowds of people wandering around, before proceeding the final few hundred yards into the station. Wednesday 18th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/18, 3. PNKA C300 Class 0-6-0D No. C300 19 (270hp, one of twenty built by Karl Marx, Works Numbers 263002-021 of 1966) threads its way through the crowds thronging the tracks as it shunts wagons in the yards near Tanahabang station, while 4-4-0 No. B51 24 has stopped with a passenger train from Rankasbetung, before proceeding into the station. The railway was used as a general thoroughfare, with people just wandering around as well as living, working and conducting their businesses on the tracks. When a train came along they just upped sticks for a while and then returned after its passing! Wednesday 18th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/18, 4. PNKA B51 class 4-4-0 No. B51 24 had arrived a short while earlier with its ramshackle train from Rankasbetung and stopped in the yards near Tanahabang station while some passengers unloaded their produce to sell to the many residents who lived on and around the tracks. It is now making progress gingerly towards the station to complete its journey, while diesel C300 19 continues to try and shunt wagons on the left. Wednesday 18th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/19, 1. PNKA DD52 class 2-8-8-0 Mallet No. DD52 03 is en route from Tjibatu to Tasikmalaja with a short freight train - though there are plenty of passengers on board. Despite the apparent hard work, the train is just entering the station area at Malangbong, to be met by a crowd of people. Note the water buffalo grazing alongside the railway! Thursday 19th July 1973. DD52 03 was built by Hanomag in 1923, works No. 10223.

Java. 1973/07/19, 3. PNKA DD52 class 2-8-8-0 Mallet No. DD52 03 is en route from Tjibatu toTasikmalaja with a short freight train - though there are plenty of passengers on board. The train has just arrived in the station at Malangbong, to be met by a crowd of people, now unloading or loading their goods. Thursday 19th July 1973. DD52 03 was built by Hanomag in 1923, works No. 10223.

Java. 1973/07/19, 4. PNKA DD52 Class 2-8-8-0 Mallet No. DD52 03 works a mixed goods train from Tjibatu to Tasikmalaja, approaching Tjipeundeuj in the mountains of south western Java on the afternoon of Thursday 19th July 1973. This engine was built by Hanomag in Germany in 1923.

Java. 1973/07/20. PNKA Class D52 2-8-2 No. D52 019 does some shunting at Maos in the fading light on Friday 20th July 1973. The loco was working a mixed train along the south coast main line, presumably here dropping off some wagons for the branch to Tjilatjap. It looks like several of the local kids would like to be engine drivers when they grow up! This is a panning shot - the effect has been slightly enhanced in Photoshop! This engine was one of 100 built by Krupp in 1951, essentially a scaled down Deutsche Reichsbahn Class 41.

Java. 1973/07/21, 1. PNKA (Indonesian State Railways) Class CC50 2-6-6-0 Mallet No. CC50 06 pulling away from Purwokerto with the 09:00 mixed train to Prupuk in Central Java, Saturday 21st July 1973. This engine was built by Werkspoor of Amsterdam in 1928.

Java. 1973/07/21, 2. This was the first sugar mill line we came across - the Kalibagor Mill at Sokaraja. This was the loco depot on the 700mm gauge system and locos Nos. 6 & 7 are on shed. Both are apparently in steam, but both have their dome covers removed (for maintenance?) and No. 7's valve gear is also stripped down! No. 7 was at some stage of its career named "Jaya Latu" and is an 0-8-0T built by Maffei, Works No. 3784/1913. No. 6 is also an 0-8-0T named "Baletoeri", built by Orenstein & Koppel, 9359/1920. This mill system closed in 1997, though both these engines moved on to Gondang Baru. Saturday 21st July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/21, 3. At the Kalibagor sugar mill loco depot in Sokaraja, the system's No. 6 "Baletoeri" is being prepared, and though apparently in steam, its dome cover is removed! This was a 700mm gauge line which finally closed in 1997, though some of its engines went to other mills. No. 6 is an 0-8-0T built by Orenstein & Koppel, Works No. 9359/1920. Saturday 21st July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/21, 4. At the Kalibagor sugar mill loco depot in Sokaraja, the system's No. 6 "Baletoeri" is being prepared, and though apparently in steam, its dome cover is removed! This was a 700mm gauge line which finally closed in 1997, though some of its engines went to other mills. No. 6 is an 0-8-0T built by Orenstein & Koppel, Works No. 9359/1920. Saturday 21st July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/21, 5. Also in steam and minus its dome cover is Kalibagor No. 5, another Maffei built 0-8-0T (No. 3967/1920), on shed at Sokaraja. This engine later went to the mill at Sumberharjo. Saturday 21st July 1973. The engines here were oil-burners, whereas at many mills the engines burnt "bagasse" which was the compressed remains of the sugar cane after the extraction process was complete.

Java. 1973/07/21. PNKA 2-8-2 No. D51 03, Hartmann No. 4131 of 1920, is working the 13:30 mixed train along the branch line from Kutoardjo to Purworedjo and has stopped here at Batoh station in southern Central Java. The loco is one of ten originally ordered for the Hedjaz Railway. Saturday 21st July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/23, 1. PNKA Class B52 0-4-0 No. B52 02 is in charge of the 07:18 train from Kudus to Rembang in northern Central Java, soon after leaving Djuwana. The loco was built by Hartmann in 1908, works No. 3314. Monday 23rd July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/23, 2. PNKA (Indonesian State Railways) B52 Class 0-4-0 No. B52 02 with the 07:18 train from Kudus to Rembang, somewhere between Djuana and Rembang on the northern coast of Central Java. Some of the local kids play with the water buffaloes to keep cool! Monday, 23rd July 1973. This engine was one of a batch built by Hartmann in 1908.

Java. 1973/07/24, 1. Incredibly, this is the state of the boiler backhead and firehole door of an engine in steam and about to work a train! This is PNKA Sharp Stewart 2-4-0 No. B50 11, built in 1880 and an oil-burning engine. We were later offered a footplate ride, but strangely, everyone declined! Madiun, Tuesday 24th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/24, 2. PNKA Class B50 2-4-0 No. B50 11 trundles along the main street in Madiun with a mixed train for Slahung, adding somewhat to the already chaotic nature of the traffic, though the local population seem to take it in their stride! This was the 14:15 departure from the main station. Tuesday 24th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/24, 3. PNKA (Indonesian State Railways) Class B50 2-4-0 No. B50 11 at speed with the 14:15 train from Madiun to Slahung in southern East Java - the engine is an oil-burner and the fire is no longer confined to the firebox! Tuesday, 24th July 1973. This engine was one of a class of 14 built by Sharp Stewart between 1880 & 1885 - a mere 90 years old at the time of the picture!

Java. 1973/07/24, 4. PNKA Sharp Stewart 2-4-0 No. B50 11 is at the head of the 14:15 mixed train from Madiun to Slahung and has stopped in the middle of nowhere with its fire no longer confined to the firebox! The engine was an oil-burner and it looks as though spilled oil has ignited where it shouldn't. The crew succeeded in extinguishing the flames and were soon on their way again! Tuesday 24th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/26, 1. PNKA Mallet 2-6-6-0T No. CC10 03 trundles along south of Klakah with its one coach train on the branch line from Klakah to Lumadjang and Pasirian, near the southern coast of East Java. This was the 13:25 from Klakah, seen amongst the paddy fields. The loco was built by Hartmann in 1904, works No. 2859. Thursday 26th July 1973. In the background is a classic stratovolcano, Mount Lamongan, whose highest point is known as Gunung Tarub, 5,417 feet above sea level (1,651 metres).

Java. 1973/07/26, 2. PNKA Mallet 2-6-6-0T No. CC10 03 trundles along with its one coach train on the branch line from Klakah to Pasirian, near the southern coast of East Java. This was the 13:25 from Klakah, seen amongst the paddy fields. The loco was built by Hartmann in 1904, works No. 2859. Thursday 26th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/26. One of the remarkable 2-12-2T's of Class F10, No. F10 05, has just arrived at Malang with the 04:00 mixed train from Blitar and is now on the turntable (or is it the water table?) at the depot on the morning of Thursday 26th July 1973. This engine was built by Hanomag in 1913.

Java. 1973/07/28, 1. PNKA 0-4-0Tr No. B12 21 is working the Surabaja steam tram not far from the docks at Udjung. From here it ran through city streets and markets, then onto a central reservation and on to Wonokromo, then going out into the country at Karang Pilang. Saturday 28th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/28, 2. Beyer, Peacock built 0-4-0Tr (Works No. 2576/1884), PNKA No. B12 21 has stopped in one of the market places as it works its way from the docks at Udjung to Wonokromo Kota, mainly through the streets of Surabaja, working the steam tram. It may be a while before progress can resume! Saturday 28th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/28, 3. Beyer, Peacock built 0-4-0Tr (Works No. 2576/1884), PNKA No. B12 21 has stopped in one of the market places as it works its way from the docks at Udjung to Wonokromo Kota, mainly through the streets of Surabaja, working the steam tram. It may be a while before progress can resume! Saturday 28th July 1973.

Java. 1973/07/28, 4. PNKA 0-4-0Tr (Tram Engine) No. B12 21 was built by Beyer, Peacock, Works No. 2576/1884, in Manchester. It is carrying the blue livery of the Surabaja steam tram system and is here being re-fuelled with logs at Wonokromo Kota, the main depot on the system. The large roof in the background keeps the station in the shade! Saturday 28th July 1973.

Java. 1973/08/01. PNKA (Indonesian State Railways) Class CC50 2-6-6-0 Mallet No. CC50 03 starts away from Tontang station with an early morning train from Kedungdjati to Ambarawa in mountainous Central Java, across a river flood plain. Wednesday, 1st August 1973. This engine was built by Werkspoor of Amsterdam in 1928.

Java. 1973/08/03. PNKA 4-4-0 No. B51 05 is in charge of the 03:45 train from Rankasbetung to Tanahabang - its two coach train rather overloaded! It is departing from Kebajoran station on Friday 3rd August 1973 with rather a lot of passengers and their baggage - quite how they got on the roof with all their stuff is something of a mystery! B51 05 was built by Hanomag in 1900, works No. 3362.

Java. 1973/08/04. PNKA 4-6-4T No. C27 09 is in charge of the 03:45 train from Rankasbetung to Tanahabang which is formed of its usual incredibly battered rolling stock, here entering Kebajoran station to pass a diesel hauled freight going in the opposite direction. The train is, to say the least, somewhat full! Quite how all the baskets and other commodities as well as the passengers get on the roof - and stay there - is something of a mystery! Saturday 4th August 1973. C27 09 was built by SLM in 1916, works No. 2583.

Malaysia. 1973/08/06, 1. The 08:00 train from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur at Kluang, KTM No. 221.35 “Geliga” (221-class Co-Co, EE 1971) being in charge. It is in maroon livery, complete with gold “speed whisker”, as is the 201-class diesel 201.26 “Bunga Putri Malu” in the platform behind. The train gets away under the control of some wonderful signals! Monday 6th August 1973. 40 221-class delivered from EE in 1971, named after places in Malaysia.

Malaysia. 1973/08/06, 2. North British built 3 cylinder 4-6-2 KTM No. 564.36 “Temerloh” . This was a member of a fairly modern class, several of which are plinthed around Malaysia these days. They were oil-burners and had rotary cam valve gear. Not much TLC has been shown towards this engine for some time though - it is absolutely filthy! It was being prepared to work a mixed train to Gemas at the small loco depot at Kluang, Monday 6th August 1973.

Malaysia. 1973/08/06, 3. English Electric "Bulldog" 201-class diesel 201.26 “Bunga Putri Malu” gets away from Kluang with a goods train, passing a lovely three doll bracket home signal as it heads north towards Kuala Lumpur. Monday 6th August 1973.

Malaysia. 1973/08/06, 4. North British built 3 cylinder 4-6-2 KTM No. 564.36 “Temerloh” . This was a member of a fairly modern class, several of which are plinthed around Malaysia these days. They were oil-burners and had rotary cam valve gear. Not much TLC has been shown towards this engine for some time though - it is absolutely filthy! It was being prepared to work a mixed train to Gemas at the small loco depot at Kluang, Monday 6th August 1973.

Malaysia. 1973/08/06, 5. North British built 3 cylinder 4-6-2 KTM No. 564.36 “Temerloh” . This was a member of a fairly modern class, several of which are plinthed around Malaysia these days. They were oil-burners and had rotary cam valve gear. Not much TLC has been shown towards this engine for some time though - it is absolutely filthy! It was being prepared to work a mixed train to Gemas at the small loco depot at Kluang, Monday 6th August 1973.

Malaysia. 1973/08/06, 6. KTM 4-6-2 No. 564.36 "Temerloh" gets its mixed train away from Kluang, the 11:45 to Gemas, along the line towards Kuala Lumpur, in very dull weather conditions. Monday 6th August 1973.

Malaysia. 1973/08/06, 7. KTM Malaysian Railways Co-Co diesel No. 201.04 “Bunga Melor”, looking resplendent in its new maroon paint at the head of the 08:30 train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, with a rake of immaculate chocolate & cream coaches in tow, arrives at a rather wet Kluang station. Monday 6th August 1973. These engines (known as “Bulldogs”) were named after Malaysian flowers. 20 locos from EE in 1957, 6 more in 1958.

Singapore. 1973/08/05, 1. General view inside the station at Singapore Keppel Road and the rake of coaches with a diesel shunter at the country end. The coaches had destination boards with “Singapore - Kuala Lumpur” on them. The shunter is a 151-class 0-6-0DE No. 151.12 and looks like a BR Class 08 with an extended cab back, in exotic orange livery. Nos. 151.01 – 151.20 were built by English Electric in 1947. Sunday 5th August 1973.

Singapore. 1973/08/05, 2. KTM Malaysian Railways green-liveried Co-Co EE 1957 diesel No. 201.20 “Bunga Tonking” approaches Singapore station with an impressive looking 15 coach train (including a TPO coach) in chocolate & cream livery, plus a van on the back. This was the 08:30 train from Kuala Lumpur. Sunday 5th August 1973.

Thailand. 1998/11/25, 1. SRT (State Railway of Thailand) Co-Co diesel No. 4203 sits with classmate 4207 (?) in the loco sidings alongside Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok, Wednesday 25th November 1998.

Thailand. 1998/11/25, 2. At Hua Lamphong station, Bangkok, with an SRT diesel at the head, the "Eastern & Oriental Express" awaits departure time of 11:00 on the morning of Wednesday 25th November 1998, before departing for the 1,262 mile journey to Singapore, via Butterworth and Kuala Lumpur, first port of call at Kanchanaburi and the "Bridge on the River Kwai". There is another shot of this train plus crew for "Blind Date" in the "Personal & Work" collection.