We were on the way to Sangkhlaburi . Family from us lives in that area of Thailand,
Famous for its rain, green scenery and the bridge over the river Kwai. They asked if I wanted to see the death railway.
Now I have seen the bridge and the museums already many years back. But I said why not. To my surprise they brought me to a complete other part of the railway. A part where you can walk the railway.
It all starts on a parking of a small railwaystation.
The station of Thamkra Sae, and the railway is still in use. so when walking the line and a train is coming, you have to make the tracks clear. As you will see this is not always an easy move to do.
Here starts your walk on the tracks to another station. The views are beautifull, if you have fear of heights, I not recommend this walk.
There is no safety measures of any kind. I had to walk a few times on the side beams and lets say it was a challenge.
If you know that this railway is build by POW and let not forget many local people, under a harsh cruel Japanese master. Just impressive.
Wow very impressive captures, wow walking on tracks that are still in use, you are brave I see the bridge captures and I dont see where you would move aside when the train came 🙂 Beautiful country thanks for sharing these fantastic captures, I really enjoyed this set. Well done. On a side note there was an old movie called Bridge on the River Kwai, Would that be the bridge and the river based on that movie? I need to look it up Again very nice captures thanks for the tour 🙂
The movie is about the same railway. The bridge is in Kanchanaburi, but the one in the film is on another location not far from there. Nothing is left ftom it.
Somewhat scarry to traverse but what a view! The famous bridge as you know has it’s own book and movie.
It is a bit scary, but worth it