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KTM
(Malaysian Railways) YDM4 ALCO 6428 is seen at Jerantut with southbound
mail train M/91 from Tumpat to Gemas. The 527 kilometre journey taking
fourteen hours. This train is best taken northbound, when "fresh
air" opening window stock is directly behind the ALCO. The YDM4 is
on lease from IRCON (Indian Railways construction) and is one of
twenty-five Locos currently in Malaysia. 8th February 2000. |
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KTM
(Malaysian Railways) YDM4 ALCO 6543 is seen on northbound mail train
M/58, the 09.25 from Singapura to Gua Musang. The 543 kilometre journey
taking over twelve hours. The YDM4 is on lease from IRCON (Indian
Railways construction) and is one of twenty-five Locos currently in
Malaysia. 9th February 2000. |
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RSR
(Royal State Railways) of Thailand, "Davenport" Loco 528 is
seen at Hat Yai Junction on 12th February 2000. Although this particular
Loco is not in use it is understood that some members are further north. |
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RSR
(Royal State Railways) of Thailand, General Electric (USA) built Loco
4003 is north of Hat Yai Junction on a local stopping train 456 from
Yala to the east coast town of Na Khon Si Thammarat. A small Krupp B-B
Hydraulic had worked to Hat Yai Junction, where the "Shovel
Nose" took over for the run north on the main line towards to
Bangkok. Fitted with twin Cummins engine, they make a quite loud
interesting sound. |
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RSR
(Royal State Railways) of Thailand, General Electric (USA) built Loco
4003 is north of Hat Yai Junction on a local stopping train 456 from
Yala to the east coast town of Na Khon Si Thammarat. A small Krupp B-B
Hydraulic had worked to Hat Yai Junction, where the "Shovel
Nose" took over for the run north on the main line towards to
Bangkok. Fitted with twin Cummins engine, they make a quite loud
interesting sound. |
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RSR
(Royal State Railways) of Thailand, Alsthom built Loco 4209 is at Hat
Yai Junction in front of the station building, used on all types of
traffic, some Local trains, expresses and freight duties. Fitted with a
French designed Pielstick engine, the 2,400 horse power Locos are very
loud. |
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RSR
(Royal State Railways) of Thailand, General Electric (USA) built Loco
4551 is at Hat Yai Junction, about to take over a busy northbound
express for the long run north to Bangkok. Fitted with twin Cummins
engine, and large exhaust silences, these are not particularly inspiring
Locos. |
