![]() While we are committed to maintaining MW2 and MW9 in tip top operating condition as long as possible, the steamers needed some help. One by one, locomotives would be retired from passenger service, and parts from one would be scavenged and used to rebuild another. The steamers were spending more time in the shop than they were on the mountain, and were becoming more and more difficult to maintain. But in essence, these treasures of 19th century technological wizardry look and feel every bit as authentic as the day they were first fired.īut the inevitably of time eventually takes its toll. Of course both of these machines have been rebuilt many times over the years to meet modern safety and performance standards, and there is little left of the original mechanical components. ![]() Today, two coal-fired steam locomotives (both manufactured in New Hampshire at the Manchester Locomotive Works) continue to work the rails on Mount Washington: MW2 (Ammonoosuc), built in 1875, and MW9 (Waumbek), built in 1908. While it was primarily designed to build the railway, Peppersass saw passenger service until it was retired in 1878.Īs more locomotives were added over time, the wood fired engines gave way to coal, and the odd looking vertical boilers took on the more traditional horizontal orientation (although tilted to compensate for the steep mountain grades). We have already posted the schedule for the steam train trip to Ayutthaya with tips and a map for photographers waiting along the route.From the day our original locomotive #1 Hero (nicknamed Peppersass) first reached the summit in 1869 up until 2008, the Cog was a steam railroad. It should return here in the evening at about 6:25 p.m. ![]() For example Samsen Station or Bang Sue Junction Station. Alternatively, you can wait at one of the other stations in Bangkok. There is no reason why you cannot go there early in the morning at say 7:00 a.m. The train leaves Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong station) at 8:10 a.m. We will post on our social media when we hear news about this. You would need to contact the agency direct. However, sometimes a tour company reserves a carriage with air-conditioning but you won’t be able to buy on the official website. There are only 3rd Class carriages with fan available on the steam excursions. Coming back I will of course be looking the other direction. I prefer seats by the window in the direction the train is going. However, the system automatically chooses a seat for you in the first carriage and you will need to click X to delete your seat in order to look at the next carriage. If your desired seat is not in the first carriage, then click the icon to see what is available in the next carriage. You can usually only choose seats in two different carriages at a time. For those of you having difficulty using your card to buy tickets online, you can reserve tickets by calling the hotline but you will need to go to the station within 24 hours to pay for them. Call the hotline 1690 for more information. You can also buy tickets for this trip at your local train station. You will be able to see them through the open door during the journey. If you are quick, you will get a seat in the carriage at the front next to the locomotives. This will take you to the bottom of the page that has thumbnails of the special excursion trips. historic steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. Once logged in, click ‘Exploring Thailand by Train’. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train provides historic and. This is advisable to do in advance of tickets going on sale. HOW TO BUY TICKETS: Go to the official D-Ticket website. TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: Chasing the Steam Train to Ayutthaya PHOTO BLOG: Steam Train Trip to Chachoengsao PHOTO BLOG: Steam Train Trip to Ayutthaya Follow me on Twitter and Facebook for notification of when the next tickets go on sale. Tickets went on sale 30 days in advance and sold out within one day. ![]() This will go to Chachoengsao which is a popular destination. The next scheduled steam train trip will be on 5th December 2022 which is a public holiday. I will post on Twitter as and when I hear any information about steam train trips in Thailand. 5th December (anniversary of the birth of King Bhumibol): Chachoengsao.23rd October (anniversary of the death of King Chulalongkorn): Ayutthaya.12th August (Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother’s birthday): Chachoengsao.28th July (King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday): Ayutthaya.3rd June (Queen Suthida’s birthday): Nakhon Pathom.26th March (anniversary of the opening of the first public railway): Ayutthaya. ![]() Ayutthaya is the most popular destination and tickets always sell out within hours. For example, Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom and Chachoengsao. Steam train enthusiasts have at least six opportunities a year to ride a steam train in Thailand. ![]()
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