Japanese Train - River Kwai - Kanchanaburi, Thailand
N 14° 02.316 E 099° 30.304
47P E 554533 N 1552052
A rusting relic from World War II
Waymark Code: WM35ZE
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 02/16/2008
Views: 24
The locomotive and one rail car that were actually used to transport goods to the Japanese forces in Burma through Thailand on the Death Railway. It lay for years in the jungle rusting before it was brought into town and put on display.
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Steam engine
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): the visit is free
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.
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