Popular Post webfact Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 Used train cars are seen at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand on Monday. By Hidetaka Yamamura / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent BANGKOK — The State Railway of Thailand unveiled 17 used train cars acquired from Hokkaido Railway Co. (JR Hokkaido) at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand on Monday. The Kiha 183 type diesel cars, which JR Hokkaido used for limited express services, will be refurbished before going into service in Thailand. Used trains manufactured in Japan are popular in Southeast Asian countries. Full story: https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0008092549 -- © Copyright The Japan News 2021-12-15 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 I defy you to look at that picture and not think rust bucket 17 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meauwnam Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 It wouldn't surprise me if these Japanese trains are used on the Bangkok - Nam Tok route 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, webfact said: Used trains manufactured in Japan are popular in Southeast Asian countries. And in the Buenos Aires subway system as well. But I don't know if they bother to refurbish, the cars there still have signs in Japanese. They probably just hose them down inside and out and that's it. There are certain lines there that have ancient cars where the passengers have to open the doors manually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Albert Zweistein Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 Wil they put them in service on the new high speed rail to Laos - China ? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 How about a rusty paint job and turn into into a Mad Max theme ride? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Will these trains fit in with the proposed Hi-So Thailand revamp .......................LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 hours ago, RichardColeman said: I defy you to look at that picture and not think rust bucket JR Hokkaido is the big money loser of JR rail those cars look they have not been used for many years. Seen it before somewhere however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Had Thailand opens its gates and allowed tourists to flow in like before the Covid business they have their own money to by trains and not "unveil" ( i like that they use the term Unveil) hand me down pity gifts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bdenner Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 Well I guess we can look on the bright side, these junk piles do not appear to need rail lines so can compete with the junk busses on the roads and that's all we need, more diesel smoke pollution. 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted December 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2021 They could have smartened one up for the photo shoot. Thailand -4.0 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 From what I see Thailand is well experienced in vehicle refurbishment, should have them looking like new in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 I can see this looking good with some pink and Hello Kitty decals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted December 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2021 Looks like a KiHa 183-900 built in 1979 so only 42 years old. They will certainly need new wheel-sets. Japan is "cape gauge" (1,067mm) whereas Thailand is true "metre gauge" (1,000mm). 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, Crossy said: Looks like a KiHa 183-900 built in 1979 so only 42 years old. They will certainly need new wheel-sets. Japan is "cape gauge" (1,067mm) whereas Thailand is true "metre gauge" (1,000mm). Would that have been running in Hokkaido in 1992? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 OK, for free ? regards worgeordie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Captain Monday said: Would that have been running in Hokkaido in 1992? Very possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted December 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2021 Up on blocks. Great look. Initial inspection showed that the 17 railcars are in good condition and technicians believe they can easily last for another 50 years. https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/in-focus/40009927 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, Crossy said: Looks like a KiHa 183-900 built in 1979 so only 42 years old. They will certainly need new wheel-sets. Japan is "cape gauge" (1,067mm) whereas Thailand is true "metre gauge" (1,000mm). Actually I think they are more likely the 183-0 production units built between 1981 and 1983. According to wiki (not the most reliable of sources mind) all were scrapped by 2018. So these units have been stood since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 3 hours ago, RichardColeman said: I defy you to look at that picture and not think rust bucket It will blend in nicely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Orinoco said: They could have smartened one up for the photo shoot. Thailand -4.0 They did... Lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted December 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2021 What a dreadful PR exercise. Has "embarrassing" written all over it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted December 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 15, 2021 It is OK to spend tens of billions on utterly useless submarines, but spending real money on us commoners seems to be beyond the scope, vision and willingness of the (PTA) pathetic Thai army. 9 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 My guess is that Thailand do not have enough scrap metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, IamNoone88 said: What a dreadful PR exercise. Has "embarrassing" written all over it. "Train-wreck" seems appropriate for this fiasco. Critics have been harsh since this "donation" was announced back in September. We were told that the decision to accept these was "not political". Which means it was. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 First thing would be remove all safety features. They are mostly for sissies. Good to go now, for Brake failure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Refurbished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Somebody made a mint on these for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: It is OK to spend tens of billions on utterly useless submarines, but spending real money on us commoners seems to be beyond the scope, vision and willingness of the (PTA) pathetic Thai army. New rolling stock would achieve higher occupancy therefor helping the economy, more Subs( which I think has been shelved, or sunk) means an intending invader will think long and hard. For now I will start the 7 hour slog from KK to Bangers by road which is even with all it road casultues a more comfortable option than the current rattlers. Why do these countries donate to a regime of self entitlement with no redress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, hotchilli said: They did... Lol 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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