7am to Bangkok - Kanchanaburi, Thailand
N 14° 02.316 E 099° 30.150
47P E 554256 N 1552052
The daily morning train from Nam Tok to Bangkok as it crosses the Bridge on the River Kwai.
Waymark Code: WM3B5T
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 03/08/2008
Views: 15
This was just a lucky shot for me. Was in Kanchanaburi for the weekend to ride the train from the bridge up to Nam Tok (the scenic route). I'm an early riser so I wandered up to the memorial plaza area near the bridge & noticed a lot of locals with cameras at the ready so I did the same. This particular shot is my favorite because you can see the monk down below with his camera poised as well. Seems the "disease" of trainspotting knows no boundaries. This bridge is also a great spot for train lovers because you can walk across the bridge and if you hear a train coming you just move to one of the viewing areas (trains go very slowly when crossing). I've done that too and it's pretty unique.
What Best Describes This Location: Other Describe Below
Other Describe: Historic Bridge On The River Kwai
Is this rail location handicap accessible?: no. In fact travel in Thailand is not very accessible to those with special needs. Lots of steep steps everywhere.
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If there is a fee how much?: Not Listed
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