Myanmar - Mixed Freight to Taungoo (1). December 2018

Myanmar has an extensive metre gauge railway network, these days, entirely diesel operated. However, the railway has kept a large stock of steam locomotives, although only a handful are steamable.
This selection shows a reproduced mixed freight being operated from Pyinmana to Taungoo - Part One.
Recorded in December 2018.

[@scCBRRRTRrider]

Very nice 👌 this country

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

It's a nice country but with an awful military dictatorship. I found most people nice but just a few (more wealthy) people to be really nasty. Sad! ..... Andy

[@scCBRRRTRrider]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam from India

[@minnminnshein6779]

Thank you for this video 🙏🙏🙏

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'm pleased you enjoyed ... Andy

[@frb7968]

Very nice Video

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you for that kind compliment ..... Andy

[@DaniyalDanindra-qj8bk]

Sangat menyenangkan

[@karangupta656]

Good video

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you .... Andy

[@itohmasyitoh6062]

Melihat kereta jadul dan kondisi masyarakat seperti iti kelihatannya masih sangat tradisional, ternyata negara kita lebih maju dan lebih moderen

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Sayangnya, Myanmar tertahan oleh pemerintah nasionalis dan agamanya. Sadly, Myanmar is held back by its nationalist government and its religion ....... Andy

[@tony1961chl]

Hermoso vídeo y hermoso lugar, gracias.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Gracias por tu comentario. Andy

[@reiserstreasurehuntingempo8993]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

That's my pleasure ... Andy

[@alannewman85]

That's really amazing - and well shot too with pics of the goings on around it too, really helps to set the atmosphere! question - Is it still going??

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

There is a handful of steam locomotives still available to operate but only if enthusiasts pay for them ....... Andy

[@alannewman85]

Andy and Dandan Fisher - Steam Around the World Andy, do you mean there’s old steam locomotives languishing waiting to be saved, or, available for ‘special train lease’ (for want if a better expression!), or they’re presently in traffic but freight only?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

@@alannewman85 The first two ... quite a few sitting around needing work and a small number available for private charter by "rich westerners"! None in service at all ...... Andy

[@travelbuang]

Wow...missing that hissin sound

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Me also!! ...... Andy

[@laxmiprasadadhikari76]

nice

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you for your comment. If you enjoyed this video maybe you'd like some of my other videos. I have about 1000 on my page ..... Andy

[@Nystika]

This is near my school

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

You are in Myanmar? .... Andy

[@Nystika]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam yes gun sounds and covid everywhere

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

@@Nystika Oh dear. My thoughts are with you ..... Andy

[@mylittletrainbc909]

Wow! beautiful steam train, nice video....... thanks for sharing

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

That's my pleasure. If you liked this, please take a look at some of my other videos. I have almost 1000 train videos from around the world ...... Andy

[@IndranathGaurTraveller]

Thanks nice video From India

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

@@IndranathGaurTraveller I'm glad you enjoyed ...... Andy

[@navghansolanki8918]

3.8.2024. very good ❤❤

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Please look at some of my over 1000 videos on my channel - Andy

[@pietjebell]

Awesome Railfan video ! Was that train special run for railfans ?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Yes it was. Regular steam in Myanmar finished a few years ago now. Thank you for your kind comment. Andy

[@frankdavidsonjr9050]

I was surprised at the wheel arrangement! I thought it would be a little o6o clunker but was pleased to see such a Loco! Was it oil fired or coal?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

We managed to get a pacific into steam as well although it struggled to drag its train along the track. Video coming soon. They're all oil fired by the way. Andy

[@Emy4316]

Nice 👍👍👍

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'm glad you enjoyed ..... Andy

[@anilkarosiya9395]

Beautiful steam locomotive...

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I agree! ..... Andy

[@dieselwdm2]

Nice

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Please take a look at some of my other videos. I have almost 1000 of them on here! ....... Andy

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

Unbelievable!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

You must remember though that these videos feature chartered trains. No steam works in the country on a regular basis. Andy

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam Did not realize this was a charter but either way, this is magnificent work! How was Shandaoling? I am planning on going this year.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

@@DelayInBlockProductions If you have any questions you can contact me on andycfisher at hotmail com

[@1940limited]

This is amazing! I like the passengers climbing aboard the Express seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Here in the states we climb aboard like that after a photo runby on a railfan trip! Judging by the condition of the track, the Express can't be very fast although some parts looked like concrete ties and welded rail. You must have incredible contacts to be able to set up tours such as this. Are the people onboard the freight members of your rail tour? Will they do a steam powered passenger train for you? Just wondering.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thanks for that kind comment. There's a lot more to come over the next few days. The term express is used a little loosely! The trains stop at every station and they manage about 40mph at best. There is a bit of concrete sleepering but generally the track is in a poorly maintained condition and - as you can see - weed control isn't a high priority. The locals just jumped on and off our charter, although we did encourage them. The arrangements took a lot of work, you're right. Keep watching - you'll be surprised at some of the things we managed to arrange. They do include a passenger train with a pacific loco - although it was struggling to move itself, let alone the train! Andy

[@1940limited]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam Thanks. I'll keep a look out for more video. I am a subscriber of yours.

[@edilton_ferreira]

show de bola, vídeo top👍

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Estou muito feliz que você tenha gostado . I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it. ....... Andy

[@မြန်မာနိုင်ငံတော်]

好好

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Xie xie ..... Andy

[@robertocapotosti9248]

Magari potessi viaggiare sul treno burmese di Pyinmana: 1 perché piacciono i treni a vapore, 2 perché il "condimento" che uso di più è lo zucchero.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Forse potresti provare anche Cuba o Java! Ho video da entrambi i posti. Perhaps you could try Cuba or Java too! I have videos from both places. ...... Andy

[@robertocapotosti9248]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST CUBA OR JAVA, IT SHOULD BE THE SAME FOR ME. BUT I AM ACCUSTOMED TO GO THAILAND; MYANMAR SHOULD MORE EASY FOR ME.

[@markbass7145]

Did the chicken make it to the other side of the road?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Haha. Not in my sight !! Andy

[@multichannel6972]

Sprti masih jadul

[@nirjharmustafi6699]

Steam engine still exist in myanmar? wow

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Only two or three kept working for steam fans - if you pay for them! ...... Andy

[@nirjharmustafi6699]

Oh thats cool

[@scCBRRRTRrider]

1947 saal stem engine

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Unfortunately this locomotive was not in good working order and really struggled. By the way - Honda CB650 great bike! I ride a Honda NT650 ..... Andy

[@naufalakbar2012]

Inget KA mak itam ama ka si gombar di garut euy, coba aja myanmar mau beli kereta api dari INKA madiun.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Tidak bisakah dia membeli kereta? Couldn't he buy the train? ..... Andy

[@naufalakbar2012]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam kmu coba liat kereta api Indonesia.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

​@@naufalakbar2012 Silakan lihat playlist saya. Please see my playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLNKEdhmODMJynuRxkYnk-pR-e2VYpiIlR ..... Andy

[@user-dp8lt6nk3s]

Myanmar is pretty Backward compare to rest of the world, It's just another north korea without nukes.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

The country is held back by religion and a government which is more concerned with its own position of power than the people it serves ..... Andy

[@LifeofBangladesh]

এমন ধোয়া উড়ানো ট্রেন দ্রুতই বন্ধ করে দেওয়া উচিত।

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

এই লাইনটি দার্জিলিং অঞ্চলের জন্য একটি প্রধান পর্যটক আকর্ষণ এবং মূল্যবান বিদেশী অর্থ নিয়ে আসে। তবে আমি সম্মত হই যে বাষ্পের ইঞ্জিনগুলি খারাপ দূষণকারী lu ধোঁয়ায় আপনি যা দেখতে পাচ্ছেন তার বেশিরভাগ অংশই সেই অংশ যা দ্রুত মাটিতে পড়ে। আসল ক্ষতি কার্বন ডাই অক্সাইডের মতো গ্রিনহাউস গ্যাসগুলি দ্বারা করা হয়। এগুলি রাস্তার যানবাহন, বিমান, জাহাজ এবং বিদ্যুৎ কেন্দ্রগুলি যেমন বিশাল পরিমাণে দেওয়া হয়। এখানে কেবলমাত্র একটি ক্ষুদ্র সংখ্যক বাষ্প লোকস কাজ করা বাকি রয়েছে এবং সেগুলি দুর্দান্ত এবং আকর্ষণীয় মেশিন। এগুলি আমাদের শিল্প অতীত থেকে একটি মূল্যবান প্রতীক এবং ধ্বংস থেকে রক্ষা করা প্রয়োজন। বিশ্বের কয়েকটি বিলিয়ন সড়ক যানবাহন, বিমান এবং জাহাজের দূষণের তুলনায় এই কয়েকটি বাষ্পের লোকস থেকে প্রাপ্ত দূষণ টিআইএনওয়াই। মাত্র কয়েক মুষ্টি বাষ্প লোকোমোটিভ থেকে মুক্তি পাওয়ার জন্য বিশ্বের কোনও তাত্পর্য হবে না তবে সড়ক যানবাহন থেকে দূষণ থেকে মুক্তি পাওয়া সম্ভবত এক চলাচলে সমস্যার সমাধান করতে পারে। আপনি যদি আমাদের পৃথিবীকে বিপর্যয় থেকে বাঁচাতে চান তবে দয়া করে আপনার গাড়ি বা মোটর সাইকেলটি থেকে মুক্তি দিন, বায়ু, সমুদ্র বা লরি দিয়ে বিতরণ করা কিছু কিনবেন না, বাড়িতে আপনার বিদ্যুৎ স্যুইচ করুন, ছুটিতে কখনও যাবেন না বিমান বা গাড়ি সহজ না, তাই না? Ē'i lā'inaṭi dārjiliṁ añcalēra jan'ya ēkaṭi pradhāna paryaṭaka ākarṣaṇa ēbaṁ mūlyabāna bidēśī artha niẏē āsē. Tabē āmi sam'mata ha'i yē bāṣpēra iñjinaguli khārāpa dūṣaṇakārī lu dhōm̐ẏāẏa āpani yā dēkhatē pācchēna tāra bēśirabhāga anśa'i sē'i anśa yā druta māṭitē paṛē. Āsala kṣati kārbana ḍā'i aksā'iḍēra matō grinahā'usa gyāsaguli dbārā karā haẏa. Ēguli rāstāra yānabāhana, bimāna, jāhāja ēbaṁ bidyuṯ kēndraguli yēmana biśāla parimāṇē dē'ōẏā haẏa. Ēkhānē kēbalamātra ēkaṭi kṣudra saṅkhyaka bāṣpa lōkasa kāja karā bāki raẏēchē ēbaṁ sēguli durdānta ēbaṁ ākarṣaṇīẏa mēśina. Ēguli āmādēra śilpa atīta thēkē ēkaṭi mūlyabāna pratīka ēbaṁ dhbansa thēkē rakṣā karā praẏōjana. Biśbēra kaẏēkaṭi biliẏana saṛaka yānabāhana, bimāna ēbaṁ jāhājēra dūṣaṇēra tulanāẏa ē'i kaẏēkaṭi bāṣpēra lōkasa thēkē prāpta dūṣaṇa ṭi'ā'i'ēna'ōẏā'i. Mātra kaẏēka muṣṭi bāṣpa lōkōmōṭibha thēkē mukti pā'ōẏāra jan'ya biśbēra kōna'ō tātparya habē nā tabē saṛaka yānabāhana thēkē dūṣaṇa thēkē mukti pā'ōẏā sambhabata ēka calācalē samasyāra samādhāna karatē pārē. Āpani yadi āmādēra pr̥thibīkē biparyaẏa thēkē bām̐cātē cāna tabē daẏā karē āpanāra gāṛi bā mōṭara sā'ikēlaṭi thēkē mukti dina, bāẏu, samudra bā lari diẏē bitaraṇa karā kichu kinabēna nā, bāṛitē āpanāra bidyuṯ syu'ica karuna, chuṭitē kakhana'ō yābēna nā bimāna bā gāṛi sahaja nā, tā'i nā? ....... Andy

[@traingamingfan9140]

Empire train

[@nyishein9808]

☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Is that "good"? ..... Andy

[@DaniyalDanindra-qj8bk]

Tolong jangan diganti biar jadi barang antik dan senang melihatnya

[@RVP174]

Replace with electronic train...stop polution

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

This line is a major tourist attraction for the Darjeeling area and brings in valuable foreign money. However, I agree that steam locomotives are bad polluters. Most of what you can see in the smoke, though, are the particulates which fall to the ground rapidly. The real damage is done by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. These are given out in just as large a quantity by road vehicles, aircraft, ships and power stations. There are only a tiny number of steam locos left working and they are beautiful and fascinating machines. They are a valuable relic from our industrial past and need to be saved from destruction. The pollution from these few steam locos is TINY compared to the pollution from the billions of road vehicles, aircraft and ships in the world. Getting rid of just a handful of steam locomotives will make no difference to the world but getting rid of the pollution from road vehicles would probably sort the problem in one move. If you’d like to save our Earth from disaster, please get rid of your car or motor bike, don’t buy anything that has been delivered by air, sea or lorry, switch off your electricity at home, never go on holiday by aircraft or car. Not easy, is it? ....... Andy

[@toyotanerd2269]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam but I drive an electric car my hands are clean

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

@@toyotanerd2269 Me too! Andy

[@GalaxyJ-mr3lp]

All thing in mynmar will be good tourist better than Thailand almost destroy

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Maybe but I think Thailand still has a much bigger tourist business than Myanmar .... Andy

[@sandeepguptaiiitm]

Now I understand the root cause of global warming.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I agree that steam locomotives are bad polluters. Most of what you can see in the smoke, though, are the particulates which fall to the ground rapidly. The real damage is done by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. These are given out in just as large a quantity by road vehicles, aircraft, ships and power stations. There are only a tiny number of steam locos left working and they are beautiful and fascinating machines. They are a valuable relic from our industrial past and need to be saved from destruction. The pollution from these few steam locos is TINY compared to the pollution from the billions of road vehicles, aircraft and ships in the world. Getting rid of just a handful of steam locomotives will make no difference to the world but getting rid of the pollution from road vehicles would probably sort the problem in one move. If you’d like to save our Earth from disaster, please get rid of your car or motor bike, don’t buy anything that has been delivered by air, sea or lorry, switch off your electricity at home, never go on holiday by aircraft or car. Not easy, is it? Andy

[@IndranathGaurTraveller]

Nice

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'm glad you enjoyed! .... Andy