Incredible Gokteik Viaduct: Drivers view of approach and crossing, Myanmar (Burma) Railways -Trains

An incredible drivers view of the tunnelled approach and crossing, on Gokteik Viaduct, on the facinating journey from Lashio to Mandalay. The video was shot from the cab of a Chinese CNR locomotive, No. DF 2078, manufactured by Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co. Ltd., which had a 2000 hp CAT engine.
The Gokteik viaduct is a huge railway trestle, approximately 100 km northeast of Mandalay, in, western Shan State, Myanmar, between the two towns of Pyin Oo Lwin and Lashio. When completed, it was the highest bridge in Burma (Myanmar) and the largest railway trestle in the world. It was constructed in 1899 by the Pennsylvania and Maryland Bridge Construction Company, and opened in 1900. The construction project was overseen by Sir Arthur Rendel, engineer for the Burma Railway Company.
The viaduct is 689 m (2,260 ft) long, with 15 towers, one of which is a double tower. The height of the bridge, as measured from the rail deck to the ground, on the downstream side of the tallest tower, is 102 metres (335 ft), whereas the height from the river, as it flows underground through a tunnel at the point where it passes underneath the trestle, is said to be 250 m (820 ft).
Filmed on the 4 October 2018
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[@as6029]

Hats of those engineers and myanmar railway who built and maintain this route. Love from India🤘😀

[@MrFlashpacker]

In 2005 I travelled from Mandalay to Lashio passing over this viaduct. I was lucky to board engine for better view. To be honest, it was most hair raising journey I have ever undertaken. Engine driver did not allow me to make video. So I made one from ground. I have posted on You Tube.

[@ramblingrob4693]

I'd be in the toilet

[@tgvenkatnarayanan8287]

One of the best and incredible railway bridges ever seen in person or via u tube or other electronic media. What an engineering feat. Trust, constant and frequent inspection must be diligently being done.

[@terryrogers6232]

This railway line does not appear to me to be well maintained. The bridge, more so.

[@tgvenkatnarayanan8287]

@@terryrogers6232 I had an apprehension about it from the time the train started entering the first tunnel.

[@user-yz9ht5ef8o]

Спасибо оператору за прекрасное видео. Как будто побывала в этих чудесных,красивых местах!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@eoj2495]

Went to Burma in 1977, got as far as Maymyo (Now named Pyin oo Lwin). Back then Gokteik bridge was off limits

[@ArvindIyengar]

wonderful to see this beautiful stretch of pristine nature in our idyllic neighbour country.... and the marvelous piece of engineering..... much love to Myanmar from Bharat (India).

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[@neerajjain9088]

Marvellous piece of engineering in remote areas of South East Asia .Kudos to makers of this incredible bridge which is still in service of mankind. Superb capture , hats off to you.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Many thanks!

[@ShinnZaw]

The British built over 100 years ago and we are no way close to it now 😢

[@dipankardasgupta]

Greetings from Kolkata, India. This is an excellent video. Really enjoyed it. However, Mr. Robinson and the viewers will be amazed to know that during British India, a fearless Bengali surveyor Pramadaranjan Roy visited this place and walked down the stretch even while the bridge was under construction and the wooden slippers were not nailed!

[@MarkRobinson555]

Dipankar Dasgupta Thanks for the comment and information, glad you enjoyed the video 😀

[@mateenabdul6188]

Ooooooooooo9

[@MrPoornakumar]

Dipankar Dasgupta Yoummean "sleepers" not "slippers".

[@sandhyajoshi2664]

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[@rvvanlife]

@@MrPoornakumar oh that explains it, thanks

[@lironmtnranch4765]

That stained rock cliff with a tunnel hewn into it was amazing! Looks like they really overbuilt the framing for pedestrian platforms.

[@herbgarratt]

It would appear that the towers were built to accommodate a second track, and its girders, if deemed necessary. It appears this second track was either never installed, or removed?

[@NyiIIA2010]

One of the Man-made Wonders of Myanmar. Excellent and Amazing.

[@sohomsohom8123]

really awesome ...are you Burmese? ?

[@NyiIIA2010]

@@sohomsohom8123 Of course I am.

[@sohomsohom8123]

@@NyiIIA2010 ohhh...your state name??

[@NyiIIA2010]

@@sohomsohom8123 I m in Bago (Pegu) Region.

[@sohomsohom8123]

@@NyiIIA2010 ohhh....i know...this place Burmese capital nai-py-dow situated

[@jaelsonmarcelino3036]

Incrível essa ponte é de dar pavor, principalmente quem tem medo de altura. ( incredible this brigde . It is terrifying especially those who are afraid of heights )

[@parthibanramalingam4715]

Unbelievable construction... Thrilling journey... Fantastic video coverage. Thanks to the team.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you for the kind comment, really appreciated

[@indian.2023]

I always admire and salute those people who took great effort to construct this wonderful bridge. same credits goes to this videographer.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks very much for the comment, really appreciated

[@davidalexsebastiank6250]

It was constructed by Colonial British Administration

[@indian.2023]

@@davidalexsebastiank6250 Who ever it may be and what ever their Intentions,The dedication and the sacrifice is invaluable.

[@davidalexsebastiank6250]

@@indian.2023 Entire Meter Gauge Railway Network of Mynmar was built by Colonial British Administration and after independence the Government of Mynmar allocated little funds for Railways, that's the reason why therefore the Mynmar Railways are still in Poor Condition

[@nigelslade5276]

@@davidalexsebastiank6250 Same company built the bridges on the Lunatic Line East Africa.

[@52KINGBORE]

have traveled with that train twice and over the bridge, 2019 and 2020, but from a carriage.From Mandalay to Hsipaw. It was interesting to see it from the drivers view.

[@MarkRobinson555]

It is certainly an amazing journey!

[@reltonsamuel8914]

Fantastic experience, felt as if travelling in the train. Good coverage..

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much for the kind comment, really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

I first thought its an European countryside. Couldn't believe such a beautiful place is so close to my home!

[@chichagg]

so you can visit north east(manipur, mizoram & more) of india, western ghats of india, karnataka of india, keral of india or kashmir of india. i'm thinking what made u to say "couldn't believe". is it only slums across whole of indian subcontinent? i wonder for how many years u r using utube

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

@@chichagg Thank you.

[@hubertaumeier4558]

went over there twice in 2000 and 2004. great railway journey

[@vineethvpillaivineeth2207]

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[@abhisheksahay4043]

One like for bridge construction...

[@armandoperez7967]

I love the bridge! I definitely would love to ride a train over it someday!

[@darlioliveira5373]

Beautiful !!!

[@shraddhakapoor4080]

What a beautiful structure by humans

[@harshrawani5008]

Hello MIB i found 1 alien

[@hiltonchapman4844]

@@harshrawani5008 Re your response to @shraddha kapoor: "Hello MIB! I've found 1alien!" Good one! I wonder if ppl have caught the joke... HC-JAIPUR (11/Aug/2021)

[@TheBhartiyaTrainee]

This has to be in my favorite rail playlist! Namaste from India!! It is great to see awesome sights from our fantastic neighborhood!

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, its really appreciated, pleased you enjoyed the video

[@anupampramanik7104]

So beautiful . can you tell me in which area it situated ?

[@Anupam8448]

@@anupampramanik7104 Check the description.

[@James-qf8gz]

Burma was a part of India!

[@bloodline9475]

@@James-qf8gz, so.…?!!

[@tractorsmachinesro1405]

Absolute rail therapy...Thank you for sharing...All the best from Romania :-)

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, its appreciated

[@subscribeme6796]

Great romania, thanks

[@rabindranathpadhy815]

One Century ago means- British India constructed

[@AM-xu6sd]

Technology 100 years ahead@ 19th century. Gift of superb british minds.

[@khspavan2002]

Hatsoff to loco pilot courage, words are not enough to praise him 🤯

[@krishnavishwakarma8527]

And the public also😁😁

[@khspavan2002]

@@krishnavishwakarma8527 yes of course 😉

[@Mira00119]

Wow ,amazing breeze in myanmar ,and nature of their

[@sibajiray]

Wow great cliffhanger. 👌

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you liked it

[@geoffreyswan7866]

Well built bridge over a century ago And all bolted and hot riveted construction Beautiful views along the tracks and from the bridge .Great engineering feat

[@rakibislam3602]

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[@dulalbabu4430]

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[@RajagopalSeetharamanJojo]

Breathtaking view. Amazing videography.

[@monishadmukundan9073]

Thanks Mark, love to visit Burma soon.

[@stephenclasses4234]

Amazing

[@RahulJha-wt7jm]

Great bridge in Myammar. My neighbouring country has something special.👍

[@joseajjep5]

Que belleza de lugar con toda esa vegetación y mis respetos para los diseñadores y constructores de esa super estructura

[@rafben8476]

Imagine those rail workers, working on that bridge for maintenance xd

[@MarkRobinson555]

Hahahahaha, yes doesn't bear thinking about! Thanks for commenting, hope you enjoyed it

[@rafben8476]

@@MarkRobinson555 yes, nice video. Beautiful to watch!

[@iworkout6912]

Some people don't seem to be as effected by heights as others. Working on tall buildings, bridges, etc. We have to be thankful that some workers can do it.

[@joenuts5167]

they dont work on it

[@jonduggan7433]

" WANTED....... guy with a paintbrush and some rope to paint bridge". " Must not be bothered by heights ".

[@VladimirSurovyi]

Хороший мост! Лайк!

[@timothybarham6374]

That's an awesome looking bridge.

[@benediktmorak4409]

since i never will be able to things like that in live ( my age...) it is nice to see them on youtube. hat off to all the people who were sweating in the jungles to build such a railway. and hat off to the people who maintain it to this day!

[@MarkRobinson555]

Absolutely, totally agree - thanks for the comment

[@GaryNumeroUno]

Maintenance? No lighting, no handrails, every second refuge has no floor plates, the track approaching and leaving covered in undergrowth so thick it is classed as overgrowth! Even the sign at the end of the bridge says... "Congratulations, you made it!" Needs a bit more work Benedikt. Stay safe and happy.

[@benediktmorak4409]

@@GaryNumeroUno i also have seen the -negative - sides on the line. like you mentioned, no plating on more or less every second platform on the bridge.. who knows why? lack of money.? do we know? MOST PROBABLY THEY ARE WORKING ON A STRING BUDGET AND DO WHAT THEY CAN DO...

[@GaryNumeroUno]

@@benediktmorak4409 yes good buddy... same story everywhere these days... no one has any money to look after anything. Hopefully the corrupt government and military may give a bit of money back to the people they are sworn to protect and get the tracks and bridge repaired to an acceptable standard. Somehow I doubt it. Enjoy your day. Cheers.

[@tuntunoo2889]

I've been there 4 times crossing the bridge. Breathtaking view. I like so much.

[@sohomsohom8123]

really awesome! !

[@sukhenmurmu3560]

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[@FrogandFlangeVideo]

Wow !!!! Great video my friend. Thank you. James

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank very much

[@manil6989]

Wow amazing ♥️♥️♥️thank you 🙏🙏

[@FredNameni]

Thanks for sharing, this clip was awesome travel with train over high hill of the strong bridge which I have ever seen

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you enjoyed it, appreciate the comment

[@williamoleschoolarendt7016]

Sorta reminds me of the Huey P Long bridge in Jefferson Parish Louisiana! Big high and long except the Huey P has a long turn at the end! Only one train as far as I know ever derailed on the bridge and it was from a wind storm that blew 3 train cars over the side! When they hit the ground it sounded like a really big bomb went off! Thank God none of the cars were carrying chemicals or explosive gases or oil!

[@antoniosouza8798]

Essa ponte ai deixa qualquer um nus ares...

[@bungarenda5919]

In the middle of heavy rain, the journey video would be very epic.

[@sravankumarp301]

Great to see 👌 love from India 👍

[@ELECTRICLOCOSHED]

This is just breathtaking !!

[@raceradarsh]

Next,time I want to go there 😊 I love it places ❤

[@abhijitparida6610]

Omg😍AmAzing Place mera to nasib he kaha jo mai dekh sakti hu iS tarha ka amezing place😘

[@wanderleigomeslucio6211]

Maravilhoso este lugar coisa linda estes 🚆🚉🛤🚂🚈🚃

[@mdsahidali8432]

Sahida ali

[@josemendes9593]

Também adoro esses lugares. São maravilhosos.

[@prabhamuduli8456]

@@mdsahidali8432 yi8

[@kimsordyl]

very nice view but the speed of the train....omg this trip must take days....

[@ianclark2840]

Track is and you want to go faster?

[@sportsentertainment2310]

So beautiful ❤️.

[@cscsamsung9749]

ตื่นเต้น ตื่นตา ตื่นใจ หวาดเสียว ฉันไม่ชอบความสูงบนรถไฟที่มีน้ำหนักมาก กลัวจะเอาชีวิตมาทิ้งในหุบเหวสูง แต่พอปรับใจได้ ดุจดังนกโผบินในอากาศเมื่อมองไปนอกหน้าต่างของโบกี้.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks very much for the comment

[@Jjonathanhart]

That's crazy having no fencing along that trestle where anyone can go sailing over. Reminds me of the movie CONSENDRA CROSSING starring Burt Lancaster, Richard Harris and Sophia Loren.

[@Jjonathanhart]

Right. They had to have a sub-plot with the plague onboard the train in order to hold the viewer's interest throughout the movie, being logical as the train went down with the decayed trestle at the end. Good story-telling with a huge cast.

[@ateeqrahman2792]

Jay...unlike the bridge in Cassandra crossing...this is a working bridge...Cassandra crossing had an abandoned worn out bridge...on which they send that sealed up train full of plague victims. Dont call the travellers of this bridge plague victims..hahaha..

[@Jjonathanhart]

Okay, you made your point. That was a good movie. O.J. Simpson and Martin Sheen were also in it.

[@ArtStoneUS]

It reminded me of the movie Bridge on the river Kwai

[@Arun_George]

Breathtaking!

[@HRHolm-bi6zu]

Man, this is the type of bridge-viaduct I would *not* want to cross......ever!!!

[@khp7425]

Greetings from sri lanka .thank you for uploading

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, its really appreciated, pleased you enjoyed the video

[@izwanshaari9854]

Hope to see more drivers view videos. I think it will show more than simply shooting the video from carriages.

[@bellamia1071]

I would be on the floor and not looking. That is a very high, sideless track. Like most beautiful things, it is dangerous. great video

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, yes its one heart racing ride, amazing engeneering

[@nisarmondal1462]

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[@Vasantha-xe4ij]

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[@gurupatil9459]

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[@nanba25]

One of the most impressive video I saw about railways ! Very well done ! And, just like INDIAN wrote, I admire the immense effort engineers and builders did when they created a railway in such a remote country…

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the kind comment 😀

[@awansahmad2948]

Amazing video Beautiful greenery

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks very much for the comment, really pleased you like the video

[@muthuramanramanathan7815]

I am awestruck, really scary. Wonderful construction by human at Burma( Myanmar🇲🇲

[@sallabalakrishna6424]

Hoi

[@sallabalakrishna6424]

Hi

[@thoughtfinder]

Beautiful view but I have a fear of heights. Just looking at that is scary

[@MarkRobinson555]

Yes, certainly one scary, but amazing ride, does get the eart racing! Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@whosup3802]

Thank u for sharing this with us :) Love from India 🤍

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for watching!

[@sydspoak6754]

Based on the poor maintenance along the right of way, it's probably safer on the bridge!

[@tonnage4u]

That steel looks to be in remarkable shape, especially in that saturated environment. I don't understand how things built of concrete and steel over a hundred years ago holds up better than things built last mid-century.

[@simonf8902]

High quality.

[@rajeshkrishna9364]

Wonderful experience. superb. good scenery,greenery. fantastic.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks a lot

[@rajeshkrishna9364]

@@MarkRobinson555 I wish to travel in that train at least once and feel the sweet experience.

[@peteswildlife]

Fantastisch !!! Herzlichst, Petes

[@goodluck6196]

Fantastic journey...I will soon their

[@elisioeudes6288]

Sensacional guerreiro, daqui do Rio Grande do Norte - Brasil

[@dailydoseonviralvideos201]

I would rather close my eyes while crossing this scary bridge...

[@joycegreen6842]

. "?

[@MarkRobinson555]

hahahaha

[@Tulasidharv]

This is simply incredible. Must visit this place.

[@sheikhfarheen319]

Tugjgngk

[@charlesroberts6098]

Brilliant vid keep up the good work.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Charles Roberts Thanks very much for the comment, it’s appreciated 😀

[@vijayasreekochukunju7837]

This Viaduct [A viaduct is a special type of bridge that consists of a series of arches, piers, or columns supporting a long elevated railway or road] is an example of a wonderful Civil Engineering Steel Construction. If anyone passing through that tunnel, or railway track, then definitely the train will hit that person and accidents may occur. Also, I can't see any railway Signals on this most dangerous journey. Also night journey possible in this way? This comment is from Kerala and thank you very much sir for making this type of thrilling video.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks very much for the comment really appreciated

[@lightlouis2258]

Only one way from station on that line.(especially between that part )

[@ulencja6258]

Thanks for sharing, really incredible !

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@govindanrengan6518]

இயற்கையின் ஊடே நீண்ட பாலம்.

[@raystravel8325]

What an incredible ride this would be.

[@zsuzsannafekete8431]

Very beautiful. I like it ! ❤❤🌷🌷

[@estebansosa7113]

Mis grandes FELICITACIONES a los Ingenieros. Pero MAS FELICITO A LOS TRABAJADORES QUIENES FUERON LOS QUE REALIZARON TODO EL TRABAJO. TARDE PERO INCISTO LOS FELICITO desde México, ACABO DE VER EL VIDEO.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment, really pleased you enjoyed the video

[@yves-noel-mariegonnet1043]

I N C R O Y A B L E ! Merci!

[@tintko7190]

we loved. gothteit bridiage

[@jaishetty8586]

I would think twice before boarding that train. lol.

[@ttonypayne5077]

Only twice?

[@-John-Rambo-]

Indeed!

[@ttonypayne5077]

Dear NKM I am not to sure about that? I met my wife when she was sweet Sixteen at that time we were great mates, we got engaged when she was 18 and we were married when she was 20, I thought I loved her then but as years progressed I loved even more until I lost her to Cancer, she passed away holding my hand after 51 years of marriage. and still love her. So your statement is a true generalisation. Take care@@nkmt9308

[@PleasuresOfLife]

The train speed is so slow

[@dhanasekar3038]

வாழ்த்துக்கள்.🙏🙏🌹

[@atmakuryvenugopal8580]

Good video please continue to take such beautiful scenarios.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the comment - lots more to come :)

[@arnark1166]

மிக அருமையா உழைப்பு சிறந்த வடிவமைப்பு நன்றி

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thanks for the comment

[@ronilmac111]

I took a breathe of relief when train has crossed whole bridge Rd

[@Vijaykumar-gc9xm]

Hood

[@KamalHossain-pb9hx]

Beautiful place

[@laveenajames1196]

Beautiful and fearful.good awesome video. May god bless the loco pilots.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, its really appreciated, pleased you enjoyed the video

[@oliveiraoliveiramaravilla.172]

Amei muito lindo🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment, its appreciated

[@user-bl8ey4jz1b]

这火车打死我都不敢坐，太吓人了，这座桥不会塌吧。

[@marcioantunes7574]

Que obra incrível 👏👏👏💪

[@joseojos8599]

Dios mio Rey mio que lindo es las grandesa de nuestro DÍOS ,saludos y abrazos desde la Nasion de PANAMÀ🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@MrPoornakumar]

Incredible & Beautiful.

[@paremkumar8965]

Wow............

[@dreamer7601]

Like heaven bro . Thanks for uploading . Grown up as a train lover . Feeling proud. This video is gold

[@MarkRobinson555]

Thank you very much, really appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@anilkumar-qg6to]

@@MarkRobinson555 .,

[@ravulaakhilsurya4962]

If you fell from that height you goes directly to hell 🤭🤣🤣🤣

[@thakorjashuji101]

@@MarkRobinson555 in ii+:(!!

[@thakorjashuji101]

@@anilkumar-qg6to ndnbmdyn

[@rpsingh2541]

Excellent. Enjoyed it . Very good video

[@rajeshhemnani3013]

Thanks to all engineers. United ve stand

[@kellygervais3440]

Awesome.. I felt sick to my stomach and not sure if I would be able to cross that but, that was a great video!!

[@MarkRobinson555]

Yes, certainly one scary, but amazing ride, does get the eart racing! Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@souravkoley9996]

@@MarkRobinson555 i wish i were the loco pilot of this train....😱😱😱😱🇮🇳🚩

[@abhrasil460]

Beautiful and Amazing.

[@mikebracht9261]

Very cool 😎. Thanks Mark.

[@MarkRobinson555]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@muthukrishnanharikrishnan8223]

Adventurous journey. Superb.