In Samut Songkhram, about an hour outside Bangkok, is Maeklong Railway Market, one of the largest produce and seafood markets in Thailand. But beyond the selection of fresh fruit and fish, the market has become infamous for one thing—the train that runs directly through it. In 1905, the Maeklong Railway built a commuter train line through the center of the popular market. But rather than move, the vendors adapted to the new conditions, working around the train that passes through eight times a day, seven days a week.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Maeklong Railway Market
This is a little different. Kim Komando posted it recently and I had to share.
In Samut Songkhram, about an hour outside Bangkok, is Maeklong Railway Market, one of the largest produce and seafood markets in Thailand. But beyond the selection of fresh fruit and fish, the market has become infamous for one thing—the train that runs directly through it. In 1905, the Maeklong Railway built a commuter train line through the center of the popular market. But rather than move, the vendors adapted to the new conditions, working around the train that passes through eight times a day, seven days a week.
In Samut Songkhram, about an hour outside Bangkok, is Maeklong Railway Market, one of the largest produce and seafood markets in Thailand. But beyond the selection of fresh fruit and fish, the market has become infamous for one thing—the train that runs directly through it. In 1905, the Maeklong Railway built a commuter train line through the center of the popular market. But rather than move, the vendors adapted to the new conditions, working around the train that passes through eight times a day, seven days a week.
Friday, January 5, 2018
The Bamboo Train
The bamboo train, called the "norry" by locals, is one of Cambodia's
most adventurous tourist attractions - rated by the Lonely Planet travel
guide as one of the Top Ten Things to Do in Cambodia.
Located in the northwestern provincial capital of Battambang, the bamboo train began after the Khmer Rouge left Cambodia in tatters. With the railroad mostly broken and abandoned, villagers took tank and truck parts leftover from the war and cut them to fit the railroad. They then placed a bamboo platform on top - held in place only by gravity - and added a small motor to the back, often taken from small cars, motos, or boats. The result was the bamboo train - a small railroad cart capable of traveling up to 40km per hour down the warped and bumpy tracks, which can be taken apart and reassembled in under two minutes.
Watch what happens when two of them meet going opposite directions.
There are even chickens riding on the train. Just for Chickenmom.
Another that shows more detail.
The Bamboo Train is Closed but Will Reopen (Currently Scheduled January 2018)
Located in the northwestern provincial capital of Battambang, the bamboo train began after the Khmer Rouge left Cambodia in tatters. With the railroad mostly broken and abandoned, villagers took tank and truck parts leftover from the war and cut them to fit the railroad. They then placed a bamboo platform on top - held in place only by gravity - and added a small motor to the back, often taken from small cars, motos, or boats. The result was the bamboo train - a small railroad cart capable of traveling up to 40km per hour down the warped and bumpy tracks, which can be taken apart and reassembled in under two minutes.
Watch what happens when two of them meet going opposite directions.
Another that shows more detail.
The Bamboo Train is Closed but Will Reopen (Currently Scheduled January 2018)
Friday, December 29, 2017
Happy New Year 2018
How about a New Year's Day brunch train ride. And if you do, make it on a narrow gauge steam railroad.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
Our Premium-class passengers can enjoy a delicious hot brunch buffet and live music while traveling through the pristine winter wonderland along the Animas River to Cascade Canyon wye.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum
New Year’s Day Brunch Train
Monday, January 1, 2018
SAVE THE DATE!
For a trip reminiscent of turn-of-the-century travel, start the New Year onboard the D&SNG steam-powered train. Standard class and Premium class seating is available.Our Premium-class passengers can enjoy a delicious hot brunch buffet and live music while traveling through the pristine winter wonderland along the Animas River to Cascade Canyon wye.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Christmas Model Trains
Neat model train video for Christmas.
How to make a Christmas Village Railroad
Monday, December 4, 2017
Gingerbread Steam Train
Had some fun a couple of days ago building this from a kit.
The Kit from Create a Treat
Under Construction
Decorating
Finisshed!!!
Close up of locomotive
Video of how to do it:
I should run to the store, get a gingerbread house and build it as a train station.
Keep an eye out for after Christmas sales. I found this at CVS last year half price.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Communications and Signals
History of railroad Communications and Signal systems from Norfolk Southern Corp. Lots of vintage video.
Happy Halloween 2017
Chickenmom did a great Friday Night Steam post featuring Heisler Locomotives and a video from the Silver Creek and Stephensom Railroad. It just so happens that the SC & S R. R. has a Halloween Train of Terror.
Promotional video that actually has a train in it. Most of the videos of the event didn't
show much of the train and locomotive. .
Promotional video that actually has a train in it. Most of the videos of the event didn't
show much of the train and locomotive. .
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