Riding a Cheap Bamboo Train Until a Big Train Comes

In this episode on Tekniq, we see two transportation methods: one to transport passengers on the rail in Cambodia and the other to transport drinking water to rural parts of the Philippines. Let's see how bamboo trains in Cambodia use the rail tracks to become an attraction for tourists. Additionally, we'll explore the genius tactics of two local boys to move around using a Kariton cart.

[@abodeofhaven1]

The simplicity, humanity and meeting daily necessities are splendidly remarkable indeed..... I love this too

[@sicks6six]

The problem solving of the poor is awesome and a pleasure to watch and learn from.

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

The poor have always constituted the skilled labour force that makes capitalism work and the owners of the production assets rich. It has always been thus and it will never change.

[@person-yu8cu]

@@hendrikdebruin4012 No, capitalism has not always been the mode of production. When does your history book begin?

[@utinmoe6480]

​@@''@'😮x

[@howlinwulf]

​@@person-yu8cuwell it is what makes capitalism work. Almost slave labor

[@nhitc6832]

​@@howlinwulfcapitalism isn't perfect but no one is forced to work. Labor is determined by the market.

[@martiniv8924]

My old dad used to say a second class ride is better than a first class walk 😂

[@Wornout1]

Dad was a wise man

[@eggbenedict-gt7mw]

Did ur dad marry a second class woman from the brothel

[@safffff1000]

Never saw much difference in a cheap used safe car and a expensive luxury car. Walking vs any car 100% difference. Cheap 1k car vs 100 k car 5% difference. A little softer and more snob appeal for luxury car

[@rhuttrho88]

​@@eggbenedict-gt7mwYeah! Your mom! He's your Brother! Now you know!😁🫨👌🏿👋🏿

[@Beemer917]

Did ur dad walk up hill to school, both ways?

[@usedcarsokinawa]

OSHA would have a field day with this!😂😂😂😂 I applaud this woman’s tenacity!

[@curiousnomadic]

I'm always amazed at how inventive and resourceful Cambodians are.

[@ivanbaguio2479]

that's not Cambodia💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@curiousnomadic]

@@ivanbaguio2479 "In this episode on Tekniq, we see two transportation methods: one to transport passengers on the rail in Cambodia"

[@flapjack413]

Talk about resourcefulness! Hats off to those gents for their efforts to keep their community well hydrated!

[@bigbang7897]

Why can't all drivers be polite, no anger, helpful and have a smile on their faces this video would relax you just watching it.

[@patrickswan4537]

I rode on that same section of bamboo railway when in Cambodia last December, it's run as a tourist thing, great fun! Cambodians are the loveliest and friendliest people on the planet; proof positive that money corrupts..

[@m.scottreeder]

Yeah, right they’re good people. I guess so was the Khmer Rouge.

[@70supertube]

Pol Pot was moody.....🤔

[@markusjordantesoro2992]

thats philippines not cambodia.

[@Priort]

а самый весёлый у них был Пол Пот...

[@b3j8]

Sooo afew guys out of literally millions make the whole bunch bad? Typical.

[@slowmo0925]

And western women thinking their life is tough.😉

[@portsidebear]

The second part with the water transporters looks like rural Palawan outside of Puerto Princesa city. I have been witness to this and many other innovative ways the people got things done in the area. It may be primitive, but it works!

[@boytongo]

No.. This is in Puerto, part of cagayan de oro in mindanao... They are fetching water from low lying lands to be brought uphill. That road leads to Bukidnon province that is so mountainous in nature...

[@REMdonor]

@portsidebear i've been there! i stayed in el nido for a while. have you seen the subterranean river?

[@HemiJoel]

In my country, we transport clean water much more efficiently: in underground pipes.

[@ehombane]

@@HemiJoel Yep, and how many years and how much investment was needed? Those guys made that cart from scrap in few hours. I assume that you do not understand the power of capital and good administration. You need both to have a good infrastructure. An by the way of pipes. I remember some initiative of some westerners to help some african villagers. They ”invented” a selftransporting barrel. Actually a barrel with ballbearings at ends, that was dragged by dragging it. better than transporting the water on the heads as villagers did. But the method was stupid and wasteful. Barrels needed to be thicker to resist on road, and hence expensive. And even more expensive because they overcharged, funds being raised through donations. All that plastic could be used simpler as a pipe, resist much longer. And even pumping by hand, would have used a lot less human energy. But that thing looked like a scam. An cheap and efficient system could not bring asa much funds to the scammers.

[@nevco8774]

It looks like truck drivers know what is going on and they tacitly do cooperate. And how the bamboo train doesn't derail?

[@stevesmyth4982]

How much nicer the world would be if we could all cooperate like these people do.

[@gastheleft6535]

They probably don't have Satan trying to divide and conquer their country like we do ours

[@vernwallen4246]

@@gastheleft6535 😈😈😈😈😈😈

[@RageAgainstTheMachine.]

@@gastheleft6535 Clowns to the left of me and jokers to the right. Royal pedo's everywhere.

[@gastheleft6535]

@@RicardoSilva-yv6dk Im saying Satan secretly controls the U.S. I have no problem with colonization that uplifts hellhole countries.

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

The "developing" countries would develop a whole lot faster if they chose to be sensible about the birth rate.

[@theotherandrew5540]

I love the simple ingenuity of these people.

[@MaddCat23]

There are three things in the Philippines which are of course jeepneys, then "truck follower carts", and bamboo take-off trains (maybe they exist in other countries too)

[@CUBTR]

If I did it in Japan, I would be caught by the police, and the railway company would demand a large amount of compensation for damages.😂

[@supergranfadiytvlange618]

It's a VERY dangerous but Maybe knows hours where trains pass along ..but this water boys are in Philippines preparably in Puerto Misamis oriental Mindanao...

[@daffyduk77]

damage to what ? Local air quality ?

[@RobinsVoyage]

​​@@daffyduk77 damage as in dishonor.

[@daffyduk77]

@@RobinsVoyage so riding one of those things is about dishonour ? Maybe serious inconvenience, obstruction, yes, if found to have stopped a train etc. Or trespassing on railway property ? Can't see a dishonour connection here. Maybe treating the railways as a toytown thing & a laughing stock ?

[@RobinsVoyage]

@@daffyduk77 no. It was a bad meta joke.

[@GoodnightMoon666]

I've never seen people so generous to give that water cart a tug along. What a wonderful culture ❤

[@DirectCurrent4u]

I could picture ShoeString riding this little locomotive all day! 👍🤣

[@kevincomery1634]

Just brilliant wouldn't have enough time to explain how I much I admire people who use their heads to make things work n then do it in practice in whatever countries they live in respect to you all.

[@howardjessica7704]

Could not agree more. I could write an essay about the same subject myself. Impressive stuff.

[@jeffreykennedy5956]

Where do you get the wheels and axles?

[@kode4420]

My wife won't even take the trash to the bin. 😂 Great video.

[@THEWEIM]

I HEAR THAT ! ALWAYS KNOWS WHEN IT NEEDS TO GO

[@cromandum217]

wow sexist much??

[@kode4420]

@@cromandum217 do explain. How is that sexist? 🤔 If I had said her job is to do dishes and mine is to take the trash out because that's what the sexes roles traditionally require would've been sexist. You're so stuck in the women are victims bubble you can't see anything other than man is bad woman is victim. Grow up. My point being that man's wife is willing to do life threatening stuff for him and she sees it as nothing more than doing her part as does he. Western women think they're Disney princesses that are being enslaved if you ask them to help by doing their part. Enjoy your little fantasy world tho and call me sexist. It doesn't bother me because I know who I am. My wife is laughing at you with me right now. 😂 What a joke.

[@kaba_me]

Sketchy stuff, but good to see people helping each-other.

[@billynomates920]

Perfectly put.👍

[@rhuttrho88]

You're sketchy stuff.🤨

[@Morning404]

Why is it 'sketchy'?

[@BryanTorok]

I'm amazed that the truck drivers are OK with them attaching to the rear bumper and getting free transportation. I guess that pulling that small additional weight doesn't significantly effect the fuel mileage.

[@Wornout1]

The issue is probably how your going to feel if the end up in a wheelchair.

[@BryanTorok]

@@Wornout1 Big difference in the culture and society.

[@slothzombi307]

The Hongda engine rail cars are ingenious with brakes, and the clutch is sliding the engine. Hopefully the water being delivered is mostly safe in part 2. They have .quite an enterprising business

[@fairplayer7435]

Safe? They wouldn't be making all these trips if customers were threatened.

[@gordbaker896]

Not hard to tell who is the Engineer. Love those padded seats on that hitchhiking Water Wagon!

[@gotmilk91]

There are a lot of abandoned railroads in the USA that she and her friends can explore and vice-versa; enthusiasts here in the US also have their little "go-kart" locomotives.

[@bigc8300]

Railcart

[@Mr_ravee_]

This is in Cambodia

[@gotmilk91]

@@bigc8300- ty 😊

[@gotmilk91]

@Mr_ravee_ - that's the whole idea; railcart fans exploring railroads around the world

[@Mr_ravee_]

@@gotmilk91 Aah..Now i get ur pov 👍

[@user-xt3ku8pe2p]

In Thailand, the general public is strictly prohibited from using Rials carts to run on the railway tracks. It is only used by railway maintenance units.

[@fairplayer7435]

Makes sense, but no government can fault poor people for just trying to survive.

[@stellachipembele3147]

This would work perfectly in my country where you dont see a train for a whole week! Nice job, well done for this ingenuity and survival tactics

[@HorseMalone]

Got to be England.....

[@darioinfini]

Their world might be a little more chaotic but it's certainly more free.

[@sayangkelinci8875]

菲律賓人就愛胡搞瞎搞!👎

[@mikethespike7579]

Wish we were allowed to ride the railways like that here in Europe. What a way to travel and see the world! We'd have to be pretty sharp at getting off the line when an intercity comes along though.

[@user-to7hq7er9w]

It's not safe to ride the railways like that in Europe it is very dangerous, those scooters for only the poorest country

[@JUSTENization]

This couple can put together a moving cart on rails faster than the German, French, Chinese and the Japanese combined. 😅

[@michaelspraggins5419]

That man has a great partner...quite a woman.

[@zumaanandrade3961]

Do you think a western woman would help a man like she does?@@michaelspraggins5419

[@chrisjeanneret5091]

Very resourceful. That railway line looks (and rides) like a very well maintained mainline, I wonder how much traffic they encounter.

[@900stx7]

Probably more traffic from the carts than the actual train.

[@ThanhTran-jq6vd]

It's so strange to ride the bamboo train, I just saw it for the first time, it's so clever, I wish you a happy and happy new day😊

[@Crush0819]

God bless anyone living in circumstances like this

[@markarca6360]

The clip from the Philippines is actually in Cagayan de Oro City. I have seen it before in another channel called Fluctus.

[@chrishenderson5444]

its the JEEP of train rides - Just -Enough - Essential - Parts - innovative and crafty love itt!

[@whitelion7976]

This is very creative and innovative and useful. This shows you the identity of those talented people. Well done

[@JeanLucsIronWarhorses]

Well...I guess this just shows how absurdly useful and easy to use railways are!

[@LuMaxQFPV]

Looks like a hoot! I also like the "Hongda" engine!

[@joel3659]

Mucha calidad de creatividad, hasta los turistas viajan alli!!!😊

[@LadyKane77]

There is a beautiful to the simplicity of life. The creativity and ingenuity. It reminds you of what it means to be human, to be kind and to evolve.

[@darrininverarity4297]

In Canada if you tried doing something like this could get you shot by the railroad police.

[@howardjessica7704]

I cannot put into words how much I love this. WE LOVE THIS ! 👍❤️👍 Amazing

[@TheTurpin1234]

I was like wow its pretty cool they were able to afford a nice Honda motor, it actually says Hongda 🤣

[@bongdan]

at least runs like one, the sound was not bad and started so quick

[@LenLy-bf7qv]

Thật là độc đáo ! họ rất thông minh và sáng tạo trong cuộc sống !!!

[@Norm475]

Give them another 70 years and all of that stuff will be illegal. I am 81 and I remember when I was young we kids would be pulled behind the truck on roller skates, wagons, or sleds in the winter when the roads were covered in snow. We would also ride in the back of pickup trucks. Nobody worried about the kid crushing their skull, people had large families and they figured they could always have a replacement kid in 9 months.

[@tubeyou4748]

It will take them more than half of their life to admit this is a foolish harmful action against their community. Those who admired this cunning game are really brainless ones!

[@rot_studios]

I have so much love for improvised (and clever) solutions like this. Having to make do really boosts that creativity and innovation :)

[@gunawankurniadi4929]

2:19 2:31

[@greenman4508]

Lovely people. Americans have much to learn from them🙏🏻

[@Bullseye-we5ft]

speak for yourself

[@user-th7gd7ge4p]

don't worry. in just one generation america will look the same.

[@greenman4508]

@@user-th7gd7ge4p yes. That’s why we need to learn some skills. These people won’t freak out if the power goes out. Their culture won’t even change much comparatively.

[@aprendiz4627]

Muchos de nosotros en el planeta tenemos bastante que aprender de estos hermanos Camboyanos; de su creatividad e ingenio, su solidaridad, su sencillez, humildad y entereza ante las dificultades. Saludos.

[@robkunkel8833]

The engineer wears flip flops, stretch pants and uses a starting cord with a rough spot that seems like it should break. Two guidelines for steering. Ingenious. Cars just pass on the right on the shoulder … the “safer” way. There are dangers involved but everybody makes it. Yes … better than a first class walk. My video of the day. THANKS EVERYBODY! 🎉

[@robkunkel8833]

OMG … at about 8:00, I worried about the rope trailing with traffic behind but he hauled it in. How are Cambodians so gentle with each other? ❤Is it the Buddhist outlook that helps make the difference?

[@explorelondon3695]

Bless her ingenuity ❤

[@madiunmix2]

Sungguh kerja sama yg perlu d apreasi untuk mendapatkan air harus bersusah payah ,,bambu selain unik jga banyak manfaat kerata bambu mantap tetap smngat kawan

[@LexJones207]

I think those little rail cars are beautiful. I want to make one with an electric motor and solar panels.

[@SongJLikes]

0:25 “ HONGDA “ Best Chinese Honda clone name of all-time.

[@LanNguyen-le1yf]

Đây là cách an ủi người nghèo, được vậy can nước sẽ rẻ rất nhiều khi đến tay người nghèo... đơn giản nhưng vĩ đại.tôi yêu các bạn!!!!!!!!!!

[@andredlock4]

- *Wow, es increible el ingenio de la gente, Saludos desde La Ciudad de Mexico.* .-

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"

[@terryboehler5752]

22!!!!!!

[@fredflintstoner596]

@@terryboehler5752 THE ANSWER IS 42

[@bznkxsmz9081]

That “HONGDA” at 0:26 really got me

[@rikenpratama7686]

Menaiki kereta bambu sampe datang kereta yg besar ... Banyak sekali jerigen yang di Bawa... Sangat Menyenangkan mengikuti kegiatan ini ☺️👍

[@crabby7668]

I like the flipflop brakes. That gal is doing a good hard job and not whinging about it. More power to her elbow.

[@daffyduk77]

She seems to have to do all the heavy lifting ! The engine itself, then the "engine end" of the vehicle when they shift it off the track etc

[@tapanprakashsen3873]

Which country and place??

[@LEGENDGAMING-qy8tr]

Philippines and Combodia

[@The38alt]

Man those views of those houses seem so relaxing. I'm imagining that most days are sunny and warm but I could be wrong. I like to imagine a backstory living that part of the world. Would I be happy living in that life? Have I lived that life in the past? These videos are satisfying to watch.

[@amberj-ly517]

My husband is over there right now (he’s Cambodian) he is visiting family. I wanna ride that train!!! 🥺 That is innovative! I want to visit 😫 Also; fair warning Unless you are a size medium to small and that is pushing it with no hips… nothing will fit you.

[@pria173pria8]

Kren orang orang yg kreatif tanpa menunggu bantuan pemerintah di negara mana ini ❤❤❤

[@ardychannel81]

Keren Sich keren Boss...Tapi nyawa taruhannya...KACAU

[@soegiartodermawan3211]

Ya semua kita pasti bisa , asal tulus hatinya tidak mudah iri hati & ikuti provokasi penjahat politik .

[@kaishiden4586]

watching the countryside is really beautiful. i wont mind doing this.

[@Tolis_ae]

"Riding a Cheap Bamboo Train Until a Big Train Comes" - I must see that for any cost 😁

[@aaronkcmo]

at least there's a brake on that thing "for safety". the good news is that not a single flip flop was harmed in the making of this video

[@szili76]

What a nice way to travel. ❤

[@marciogoncalves8821]

No Brasil não se permite NADA ... PARABÉNS pelo trem de bamboo😅

[@grapeape16]

Looking at the quality of that cart and the cleanliness of the engine, id say her $500 gucci pants are 100% authentic.

[@solarwind907]

No PE stamp, no Department of transportation sticker, license plate. just getting the job done. Her train has a lot smaller environmental footprint than anything United States I’ve ever seen. If I ever met her, I would definitely shake her hand!

[@myguitarjoe]

This is freedom.

[@tveraperedo]

They’ve been doing this in my hometown in the Philippines for decades. It’s called skits or skates, using ball bearings as wheels.

[@SG-vw2ni]

ミキサー車に頼んでロープで引っ張ってもらうのは、いいアイデアですね。 　事故に気をつけて。

[@user-ty4tv7fh8i]

I’m japanese boy. I was surprised to see that the bamboo train uses a Honda bike engine.

[@Incognito-vc9wj]

If this was in the US, they’d be yelling at each other who has the right of way and refuse to budge.

[@mynomadiclife5464]

Very true

[@user-th7gd7ge4p]

in cambodia they have no problem killing each other for the right of way

[@aprendiz4627]

Eso fue un excelente ejemplo para mi, de empatía, humildad y solidiridad. Gracias a ellos, por eso.

[@ryanjohnson3615]

I'd guess it would be whichever is carrying the least..

[@classicrestostv1fletch764]

Fair enough - it works !! Well done. I could use a peaceful riding experience like that...

[@dasguteprogramm]

Wollte der lieben Dame gerne noch beim Eisenbahnfahren zuschauen, aber dann kamen zwei vermummte Kanisterfritzen. Rätselhaft.

[@BoingMediaGroup]

light weight bicycle with electric assist would be ultimate for this

[@watermouse9296]

Damn that was really cool and interesting to watch

[@andrejshamin1452]

🙂воистину, человек везде найдёт выход из положения...

[@nullc0ntext]

Dude I like your analysis. it's refreshing and honest. America is behind Ukraine all the way man. We'll help see to it they win, even if our government's not perfect at the aid lately.

[@Electrocycle300]

A rock for nails. No shoes. Engine isn’t even bolted on. Loose belt. BUT THEY HAVE an iPhone!! 😂😂😂 that looks fun

[@chrisdao2601]

I like these people, they work hard.

[@diansutrisno8239]

Woow... Alat transportasi yg sangat berbahaya, tidak mengikuti keamanan jalan. Menggunakan rel kereta api untuk transportasi pribadi dan menarik kereta roda manual dari mobil di jalan raya.... 😥😥😥😥 sangat membahayakan sekali..

[@ibnukodir566]

Sesuai dengan kondisi ekonomi di negara tersebut bang

[@futurepilot6749]

@@ibnukodir566iya bener

[@mr.skeletonman375]

Fantastic! Superb 👍 and cheapest mini bamboo train 🚂 concept.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@eigos]

That's a HonGda engine (see that 'G' there on the sticker), now imagine if there were gears and reductions on this thing... you could make it move faster than the train, lol

[@user-hc5kk4pg8f]

途中から気づいたけど、日本車多いですね

[@pierre-rose7783]

It's that feeling of: "OH SHIT !" when you see the BIG train coming !

[@900stx7]

I'm sure you can see it in plenty of time and be able to move your cart.

[@ryanjohnson3615]

Wouldn't mind seeing an adjustable mirror from a moped stuck on top of the engine or somewhere...

[@RogerThat787]

The lady really slams the cart down on the tracks

[@chefjack33]

ahahahah the brakes are wooden genius!

[@josegardead8946]

Las vias del tren maya ya casi listas , solo que pondremos motores de bateria😅

[@antoniobatista16]

PARABÉNS AMIGA 🇧🇷👍

[@BrianKeith2006]

Just goes to show you that with a little ingenuity and labor you can build anything. I kept staring at the motor waiting for it to fall through the floor.

[@atfarmerbrown]

You better know the train's schedule well :)

[@gudetama-yamadayoshida]

HONGDA🤣🤣🤣

[@onesadcomputer]

Me: Mom can we have Honda at home? Mom: No we already have a Honda at home. Honda at home:

[@Aapig]

@@onesadcomputer It's HongDa, not honda.

[@margaretcampbell2681]

Very dangerous riding like that

[@junlab2612]

dangerous to the wealthy

[@B14k3]

That Honoda Engine from Temu killing it

[@RonRay]

The motor is a "HONGDA" ... 🤣😂 I suppose the manufacturer didn't think we'd notice that extra "G".

[@malamala8041]

Tidak cocok untuk di Indonesia , karena setiap 15 menit kereta besar lewat

[@wongapak8432]

Di indobesia rel nya terawat, pakai type R54, belokannya juga mulus, nggak patah2

[@izumi354]

Dulu di tulangan sidoarjo ada yg bikin kayak gitu🤣 sekarang udah gaada

[@alvianoallen]

Di Indonesia ilegal, bisa kena sangsi hukum.

[@phudang9153]

😅Hongda

[@rodrigolb1126]

chinese garbage COPYCAT for japanese:"HONDA"

[@unicotv784]

Waoo cuántos talentos tienen estas personas si tuvieran padrinos que aporten dinero arian uno de verdad verdad quien sabe la suerte a cualquier persona se le pega Dios✨️💛💫🫅❤️🩵 los bendiga grandemente y les proteja les deseo que sean colmados de todo lo positivo en abundancia y bendiciones amén

[@rolfbrunner3016]

I like this kind and creativity of doing a job

[@MD77248]

HONGDA 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@phudang9153]

Fake engine from China!