Much of the track was torn up after WW II because of conflict with Burma and the fact that it was economically unjustified. The remaining section serves a local population. A typical small Thai house by the tracks.
The cars have hard seats but most people only ride for a few stations. The pictures on the wall are of the railroad being built by Prisonors of War and local "slave" labor.
We boarded the train at Wangpho. Its the closest station to the famous Trestle.
The train station is much as it was during WWII except for perhaps a new coat of paint.
A boxcar of the type prisonors rode in.
The peaceful Kwai River.
Photos of the Bridge and Trestle construction during the war on the train. The white spots are from my flash.
The famous Trestle.
Resort on the river by the Trestle.
So many tourists lean out the window taking photos its a wonder that the train stays on the track.
Another resort. Many of these facilities have rooms right on the water.
And yet another resort.
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