In 2005 I travelled from Mandalay to Lashio passing over this viaduct. I was lucky to board engine for better view. To be honest, it was most hair raising journey I have ever undertaken. Engine driver did not allow me to make video. So I made one from ground. I have posted on You Tube.
One of the best and incredible railway bridges ever seen in person or via u tube or other electronic media. What an engineering feat. Trust, constant and frequent inspection must be diligently being done.
Marvellous piece of engineering in remote areas of South East Asia .Kudos to makers of this incredible bridge which is still in service of mankind. Superb capture , hats off to you.
wonderful to see this beautiful stretch of pristine nature in our idyllic neighbour country.... and the marvelous piece of engineering..... much love to Myanmar from Bharat (India).
Greetings from Kolkata, India. This is an excellent video. Really enjoyed it. However, Mr. Robinson and the viewers will be amazed to know that during British India, a fearless Bengali surveyor Pramadaranjan Roy visited this place and walked down the stretch even while the bridge was under construction and the wooden slippers were not nailed!
@@indian.2023 Entire Meter Gauge Railway Network of Mynmar was built by Colonial British Administration and after independence the Government of Mynmar allocated little funds for Railways, that's the reason why therefore the Mynmar Railways are still in Poor Condition
In my view the builders of this technological marvel deserve the Nobel Prize for Daring Challenges!!! By the way, it's nothing short of a miracle that this bridge survived the Second World War.....The Road to Mandalay reminds me of Rudyard Kipling. I wonder if the bridge was in his mind when he wrote about the white man's burden?
since i never will be able to things like that in live ( my age...) it is nice to see them on youtube. hat off to all the people who were sweating in the jungles to build such a railway. and hat off to the people who maintain it to this day!
Maintenance? No lighting, no handrails, every second refuge has no floor plates, the track approaching and leaving covered in undergrowth so thick it is classed as overgrowth! Even the sign at the end of the bridge says... "Congratulations, you made it!" Needs a bit more work Benedikt. Stay safe and happy.
@@GaryNumeroUno i also have seen the -negative - sides on the line. like you mentioned, no plating on more or less every second platform on the bridge.. who knows why? lack of money.? do we know? MOST PROBABLY THEY ARE WORKING ON A STRING BUDGET AND DO WHAT THEY CAN DO...
@@benediktmorak4409 yes good buddy... same story everywhere these days... no one has any money to look after anything. Hopefully the corrupt government and military may give a bit of money back to the people they are sworn to protect and get the tracks and bridge repaired to an acceptable standard. Somehow I doubt it. Enjoy your day. Cheers.
have traveled with that train twice and over the bridge, 2019 and 2020, but from a carriage.From Mandalay to Hsipaw. It was interesting to see it from the drivers view.
@@harshrawani5008 Re your response to @shraddha kapoor: "Hello MIB! I've found 1alien!" Good one! I wonder if ppl have caught the joke... HC-JAIPUR (11/Aug/2021)
so you can visit north east(manipur, mizoram & more) of india, western ghats of india, karnataka of india, keral of india or kashmir of india. i'm thinking what made u to say "couldn't believe". is it only slums across whole of indian subcontinent? i wonder for how many years u r using utube
Sorta reminds me of the Huey P Long bridge in Jefferson Parish Louisiana! Big high and long except the Huey P has a long turn at the end! Only one train as far as I know ever derailed on the bridge and it was from a wind storm that blew 3 train cars over the side! When they hit the ground it sounded like a really big bomb went off! Thank God none of the cars were carrying chemicals or explosive gases or oil!
One of the most impressive video I saw about railways ! Very well done ! And, just like INDIAN wrote, I admire the immense effort engineers and builders did when they created a railway in such a remote country…
It would appear that the towers were built to accommodate a second track, and its girders, if deemed necessary. It appears this second track was either never installed, or removed?
Mis grandes FELICITACIONES a los Ingenieros. Pero MAS FELICITO A LOS TRABAJADORES QUIENES FUERON LOS QUE REALIZARON TODO EL TRABAJO. TARDE PERO INCISTO LOS FELICITO desde México, ACABO DE VER EL VIDEO.
This Viaduct [A viaduct is a special type of bridge that consists of a series of arches, piers, or columns supporting a long elevated railway or road] is an example of a wonderful Civil Engineering Steel Construction. If anyone passing through that tunnel, or railway track, then definitely the train will hit that person and accidents may occur. Also, I can't see any railway Signals on this most dangerous journey. Also night journey possible in this way? This comment is from Kerala and thank you very much sir for making this type of thrilling video.
Some people don't seem to be as effected by heights as others. Working on tall buildings, bridges, etc. We have to be thankful that some workers can do it.
That steel looks to be in remarkable shape, especially in that saturated environment. I don't understand how things built of concrete and steel over a hundred years ago holds up better than things built last mid-century.
Incrível essa ponte é de dar pavor, principalmente quem tem medo de altura. ( incredible this brigde . It is terrifying especially those who are afraid of heights )
Well built bridge over a century ago And all bolted and hot riveted construction Beautiful views along the tracks and from the bridge .Great engineering feat
Amazing marvel by mankind.....HORRIBLE...THRILLING...NERVE SQUEEZING....HEART STOPPING...AND RECEIVES FEELING OF ONES TO BE VERY CLOSE OF DEATH.......AMAZZZZING..
Wikipedia: The bridge was constructed in 1899 by the Pennsylvania and Maryland Bridge Construction Company, and opened in 1900.[2] The components were made by the Pennsylvania Steel Company and were shipped from the United States.
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In 2005 I travelled from Mandalay to Lashio passing over this viaduct. I was lucky to board engine for better view. To be honest, it was most hair raising journey I have ever undertaken. Engine driver did not allow me to make video. So I made one from ground. I have posted on You Tube.
I'd be in the toilet
Hats of those engineers and myanmar railway who built and maintain this route.
Love from India🤘😀
One of the best and incredible railway bridges ever seen in person or via u tube or other electronic media. What an engineering feat. Trust, constant and frequent inspection must be diligently being done.
This railway line does not appear to me to be well maintained. The bridge, more so.
@@terryrogers6232 I had an apprehension about it from the time the train started entering the first tunnel.
The Goat Canyon Trestle in southern California is made of wood.
Спасибо оператору за прекрасное видео. Как будто побывала в этих чудесных,красивых местах!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Marvellous piece of engineering in remote areas of South East Asia .Kudos to makers of this incredible bridge which is still in service of mankind. Superb capture , hats off to you.
Many thanks!
The British built over 100 years ago and we are no way close to it now 😢
An impressive construction, and likewise the effort to keep this track operating.
wonderful to see this beautiful stretch of pristine nature in our idyllic neighbour country.... and the marvelous piece of engineering..... much love to Myanmar from Bharat (India).
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This is just breathtaking !!
I love the bridge! I definitely would love to ride a train over it someday!
Greetings from Kolkata, India. This is an excellent video. Really enjoyed it. However, Mr. Robinson and the viewers will be amazed to know that during British India, a fearless Bengali surveyor Pramadaranjan Roy visited this place and walked down the stretch even while the bridge was under construction and the wooden slippers were not nailed!
Dipankar Dasgupta Thanks for the comment and information, glad you enjoyed the video 😀
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One of the Man-made Wonders of Myanmar. Excellent and Amazing.
really awesome ...are you Burmese? ?
@@sohomsohom8123 Of course I am.
@@mithrandir-s5n ohhh...your state name??
@@sohomsohom8123 I m in Bago (Pegu) Region.
@@mithrandir-s5n ohhh....i know...this place Burmese capital nai-py-dow situated
Went to Burma in 1977, got as far as Maymyo (Now named Pyin oo Lwin). Back then Gokteik bridge was off limits
மிக அருமையா உழைப்பு சிறந்த வடிவமைப்பு நன்றி
Thanks for the comment
I always admire and salute those people who took great effort to construct this wonderful bridge.
same credits goes to this videographer.
Thanks very much for the comment, really appreciated
It was constructed by Colonial British Administration
@@davidalexsebastiank6250 Who ever it may be and what ever their Intentions,The dedication and the sacrifice is invaluable.
@@indian.2023 Entire Meter Gauge Railway Network of Mynmar was built by Colonial British Administration and after independence the Government of Mynmar allocated little funds for Railways, that's the reason why therefore the Mynmar Railways are still in Poor Condition
@@davidalexsebastiank6250 Same company built the bridges on the Lunatic Line East Africa.
In my view the builders of this technological marvel deserve the Nobel Prize for Daring Challenges!!! By the way, it's nothing short of a miracle that this bridge survived the Second World War.....The Road to Mandalay reminds me of Rudyard Kipling. I wonder if the bridge was in his mind when he wrote about the white man's burden?
Excellent recording...stable camera..least distraction...enjoyed alot
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment
That doesn't happen to be the River Kwai running below this marvelous trestle, does it?
Hi Ralph, this is in Burma, but the rail bridge You are thinking of is in Thailand, on the Thai - Burma Railway 😀
@@MarkRobinson555 Thanks. The video made me think of the movie.
Unbelievable construction... Thrilling journey... Fantastic video coverage.
Thanks to the team.
Thank you for the kind comment, really appreciated
Omg😍AmAzing Place mera to nasib he kaha jo mai dekh sakti hu iS tarha ka amezing place😘
Wonderful experience. superb. good scenery,greenery. fantastic.
Thanks a lot
@@MarkRobinson555 I wish to travel in that train at least once and feel the sweet experience.
ตื่นเต้น ตื่นตา ตื่นใจ หวาดเสียว ฉันไม่ชอบความสูงบนรถไฟที่มีน้ำหนักมาก
กลัวจะเอาชีวิตมาทิ้งในหุบเหวสูง แต่พอปรับใจได้ ดุจดังนกโผบินในอากาศเมื่อมองไปนอกหน้าต่างของโบกี้.
Thanks very much for the comment
since i never will be able to things like that in live ( my age...) it is nice to see them on youtube. hat off to all the people who were sweating in the jungles to build such a railway. and hat off to the people who maintain it to this day!
Absolutely, totally agree - thanks for the comment
Maintenance? No lighting, no handrails, every second refuge has no floor plates, the track approaching and leaving covered in undergrowth so thick it is classed as overgrowth! Even the sign at the end of the bridge says... "Congratulations, you made it!" Needs a bit more work Benedikt. Stay safe and happy.
@@GaryNumeroUno i also have seen the -negative - sides on the line. like you mentioned, no plating on more or less every second platform on the bridge.. who knows why? lack of money.? do we know? MOST PROBABLY THEY ARE WORKING ON A STRING BUDGET AND DO WHAT THEY CAN DO...
@@benediktmorak4409 yes good buddy... same story everywhere these days... no one has any money to look after anything. Hopefully the corrupt government and military may give a bit of money back to the people they are sworn to protect and get the tracks and bridge repaired to an acceptable standard. Somehow I doubt it. Enjoy your day. Cheers.
In the middle of heavy rain, the journey video would be very epic.
Hatsoff to loco pilot courage, words are not enough to praise him 🤯
And the public also😁😁
@@krishnavishwakarma8527 yes of course 😉
@@krishnavishwakarma8527Train drivers are not called 'loco pilots' in Myanmar; only in India, they are.
Nor anywhere else, I guess.
اريد ان اعرف شيئا عن تاريخ هذا الجسر،من هو المهندس الذي أنشأ هذا التصميم؟
If you look in the video description it has all the details
Thanks for sharing, really incredible !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video 👍 greetings from Dhaka
Thank you very much!
have traveled with that train twice and over the bridge, 2019 and 2020, but from a carriage.From Mandalay to Hsipaw. It was interesting to see it from the drivers view.
It is certainly an amazing journey!
Wow great cliffhanger. 👌
Glad you liked it
What a beautiful structure by humans
Hello MIB i found 1 alien
@@harshrawani5008 Re your response to @shraddha kapoor: "Hello MIB! I've found 1alien!"
Good one! I wonder if ppl have caught the joke...
HC-JAIPUR (11/Aug/2021)
Thank u for sharing this with us :)
Love from India 🤍
Thanks for watching!
I first thought its an European countryside. Couldn't believe such a beautiful place is so close to my home!
so you can visit north east(manipur, mizoram & more) of india, western ghats of india, karnataka of india, keral of india or kashmir of india.
i'm thinking what made u to say "couldn't believe".
is it only slums across whole of indian subcontinent?
i wonder for how many years u r using utube
@@chichagg Thank you.
Best special high quality image video, very good thank you, my favorite you tube channel,
Glad you enjoy it!
One like for bridge construction...
القصة ليست فى تنفيذ هذا العمل ولكن
القصة فى صيانة الدعامات الحاملة خاصة وانها من (Steel)
This has to be in my favorite rail playlist!
Namaste from India!! It is great to see awesome sights from our fantastic neighborhood!
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, its really appreciated, pleased you enjoyed the video
So beautiful . can you tell me in which area it situated ?
@@anupampramanik7104 Check the description.
Burma was a part of India!
@@James-qf8gz, so.…?!!
Sorta reminds me of the Huey P Long bridge in Jefferson Parish Louisiana! Big high and long except the Huey P has a long turn at the end! Only one train as far as I know ever derailed on the bridge and it was from a wind storm that blew 3 train cars over the side! When they hit the ground it sounded like a really big bomb went off! Thank God none of the cars were carrying chemicals or explosive gases or oil!
I would be on the floor and not looking. That is a very high, sideless track. Like most beautiful things, it is dangerous. great video
Thanks for the comment, yes its one heart racing ride, amazing engeneering
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Good photography and nature the tracks are very poor and grass all over , 🚂 in clouds beautiful
Many thanks
Technology 100 years ahead@ 19th century. Gift of superb british minds.
It is a very beautiful view, and I really enjoyed it, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Greetings from sri lanka .thank you for uploading
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, its really appreciated, pleased you enjoyed the video
A great construction, and hard working people
Would not get me riding over that bridge I would rather watch on U tube😂😂
went over there twice in 2000 and 2004. great railway journey
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These lines are remnants of British India rail construction during the Burma campaign WW2..hatsoff that burma still maintains n runs on these lines
Hi Tom, the bridge predates the WWII conflict by a long time, being built in 1899. Take a look at the video description it has info about its history
Amazing video super excited journey
Thank you very much, really appreciate your comment
@@MarkRobinson555 xxxx
What a view, wow 😲, goose bumps
Hahaha, yes, its an amazing ride over 😀
Like heaven bro . Thanks for uploading . Grown up as a train lover . Feeling proud. This video is gold
Thank you very much, really appreciate you taking the time to comment
@@MarkRobinson555 .,
If you fell from that height you goes directly to hell 🤭🤣🤣🤣
@@MarkRobinson555 in ii+:(!!
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I have visited Myanmar (tamu). Myanmar is such a peaceful and naturally attractive palace 😍. love from India💕
Absolute rail therapy...Thank you for sharing...All the best from Romania :-)
Thanks for the comment, its appreciated
Great romania, thanks
Very cool 😎. Thanks Mark.
Glad you enjoyed it
I've been there 4 times crossing the bridge. Breathtaking view. I like so much.
really awesome! !
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Excellent. Enjoyed it . Very good video
Thanks for sharing, this clip was awesome travel with train over high hill of the strong bridge which I have ever seen
Glad you enjoyed it, appreciate the comment
Piano piano si arriva sempre a destinazione. 😊🤔😘😍
Wow ,amazing breeze in myanmar ,and nature of their
Is this railway track in Myanmar or in India?
Myanmar
Great to see 👌 love from India 👍
My God, marvelous
Thank you
Great bridge in Myammar. My neighbouring country has something special.👍
Don,t forget to always praying if you will cross the bridge.., nice view this vidio...
Very beautiful. I like it ! ❤❤🌷🌷
Really wonderful!!
Thrilling....
Pleased you enjoyed it
One of the most impressive video I saw about railways ! Very well done ! And, just like INDIAN wrote, I admire the immense effort engineers and builders did when they created a railway in such a remote country…
Thanks for the kind comment 😀
Fantastisch !!! Herzlichst, Petes
That stained rock cliff with a tunnel hewn into it was amazing!
Looks like they really overbuilt the framing for pedestrian platforms.
It would appear that the towers were built to accommodate a second track, and its girders, if deemed necessary. It appears this second track was either never installed, or removed?
What an incredible ride this would be.
I am awestruck, really scary.
Wonderful construction by human at Burma( Myanmar🇲🇲
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Hi
Beautiful thrilling journey
Fantastic experience, felt as if travelling in the train. Good coverage..
Thank you very much for the kind comment, really appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Excellent coverage my dear friend ❤
Thank you very much
Nice video. 👍
Amazing railway bridge. What a great railway engineering.
Thanks very much for the comment, it's really appreciated
Hananan
Thanks to all engineers.
United ve stand
One Century ago means- British India constructed
Incrível mesmo,muito lindo !
Breathtaking view. Amazing videography.
Mis grandes FELICITACIONES a los Ingenieros. Pero MAS FELICITO A LOS TRABAJADORES QUIENES FUERON LOS QUE REALIZARON TODO EL TRABAJO. TARDE PERO INCISTO LOS FELICITO desde México, ACABO DE VER EL VIDEO.
Thanks for the comment, really pleased you enjoyed the video
অসাধারণ scenic beauty , খুব ভালো লাগলো।
Awfully amazing, superb photography !
Thank you very much, appreciate you saying so!
Nice, enjoyed.Thank you.
Your welcome, thanks for the comment
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful view but I have a fear of heights. Just looking at that is scary
Yes, certainly one scary, but amazing ride, does get the eart racing! Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to comment
Pl uploaded all such type vdos of Myanmaar on You Tube.
This Viaduct [A viaduct is a special type of bridge that consists of a series of arches, piers, or columns supporting a long elevated railway or road] is an example of a wonderful Civil Engineering Steel Construction. If anyone passing through that tunnel, or railway track, then definitely the train will hit that person and accidents may occur. Also, I can't see any railway Signals on this most dangerous journey. Also night journey possible in this way?
This comment is from Kerala and thank you very much sir for making this type of thrilling video.
Thanks very much for the comment really appreciated
Only one way from station on that line.(especially between that part )
This is simply incredible. Must visit this place.
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Incredible amazing rail bridge , salute these people who construct this bridge dangerous place
What beautiful scenery.
Imagine those rail workers, working on that bridge for maintenance xd
Hahahahaha, yes doesn't bear thinking about! Thanks for commenting, hope you enjoyed it
@@MarkRobinson555 yes, nice video. Beautiful to watch!
Some people don't seem to be as effected by heights as others. Working on tall buildings, bridges, etc. We have to be thankful that some workers can do it.
they dont work on it
" WANTED....... guy with a paintbrush and some rope to paint bridge". " Must not be bothered by heights ".
Beautiful sceneries and views
Thank you, pleased you enjoyed it
That steel looks to be in remarkable shape, especially in that saturated environment. I don't understand how things built of concrete and steel over a hundred years ago holds up better than things built last mid-century.
High quality.
Nice post thanks so very much
Incrível essa ponte é de dar pavor, principalmente quem tem medo de altura. ( incredible this brigde . It is terrifying especially those who are afraid of heights )
இயற்கையின் ஊடே நீண்ட பாலம்.
Well built bridge over a century ago And all bolted and hot riveted construction Beautiful views along the tracks and from the bridge .Great engineering feat
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Highlight of British and US engineering. It was opened in 1900 and cost £ 110, 000 to construct. It’s 100 km NE of Mandalay.
2:30 where are tracks.
Grass covered the railway tracks seems there is only green.
Amazing marvel by mankind.....HORRIBLE...THRILLING...NERVE SQUEEZING....HEART STOPPING...AND RECEIVES FEELING OF ONES TO BE VERY CLOSE OF DEATH.......AMAZZZZING..
Hahaha, thanks for the comment, sounds like you really enjoyed watching the video!
@@MarkRobinson555 YES
Based on the poor maintenance along the right of way, it's probably safer on the bridge!
Next,time I want to go there 😊 I love it places ❤
History of the world record bridge Burma Amazing construction 👌🌹👏👍
Wikipedia: The bridge was constructed in 1899 by the Pennsylvania and Maryland Bridge Construction Company, and opened in 1900.[2] The components were made by the Pennsylvania Steel Company and were shipped from the United States.