In 1968 I was stationed on the USS Luce, DLG-7 and we made a port call in Massawa., Ethopia at the time. We even hosted a visit from emperor Haille Selassie. I was able to take a trip to Asmara in a Navy vehicle and the mountains were breath taking. The Army had a base in Asmara at the time. Being a railroad fan, I was overwhelmed at how the tracks of this railroad winded through the mountains. We were advised NOT to be on the road at night due to bandits. Unfortunately I never got to see any railroad activity in either direction. I have some beautiful photos from that trip.
Lived there for 16 months before the fall of Hallie Selassie from Aug 72 through Dec 73. I actually was part of the Emperors Security team when he would visit the US Army post of Kagnew Station. I never rode this train but drove the mountain road countless times to Massawa and back
I've been following this railroad story for a number of years on RUclips. I also saw a TV special on its reconstruction & renaissance which was fascinating. If this Rail Road isn't successful it's because they're applying its use incorrectly. First measure would be to make it attractive (painting it bright colors making employees wear uniforms etc.) and a greater tourist attraction. The line's objective should be to connect every seaport town in the country. A society of volunteers for the unemployed & young should be created, wherein they have hands on training in maintenance & operation of this railroad in order to instill a greater pride of it.
I like the volunteer idea. And maybe restoring appropriate and inappropriate rolling stock could be a sideline. Just run correct stuff on the line but use facilities to recycle global relics for resale all over. Also extend the line along the coast and wherever for development in a tasteful and relaxed manner? Go backwards in time to aesthetics but take along medicine and tech sufficient to extend and enrich life. Make this an outpost of Atlantis.
a great video and description. It is always the ultra rich who seem to need more and money. Our current prez, the donald should have his tweeter machine taken away from him :)
Another thing. 95cm is 37.4 inches ( roughly 1.4 inches wider than a 3 foot guage rail car & engine). In the U.S.A there are 3 foot narrow guage rail cars, track & locomotives slowly rotting and degrading on forgotten or abandoned train tracks. Adapting these slightly wider trains to fit these rails doesn't seem to me to be a large problem. I'm sure if the Etritrean government approached the U.S. government about donations of these machines & equippment to the rail project they would get a positive response.
Why foist american stuff on to this unspoiled railway? You just don't get it. What next? Mcdonalds poisoned garbage etc.? Maybe the Eritreans have got more sense than to have anything to do with the corporate nazis of North America.
Western countries betrayed Eritrea since the Italian era. Even now they have their own agenda by making it look like isolated country this is because of Eritrea's strategic position that the always trying to control.
About what they talk. and about what you talk is some thing different. Eritrea is the country of chiristian and muslim it belongs to both of them. Thank u
In 1968 I was stationed on the USS Luce, DLG-7 and we made a port call in Massawa., Ethopia at the time. We even hosted a visit from emperor Haille Selassie. I was able to take a trip to Asmara in a Navy vehicle and the mountains were breath taking. The Army had a base in Asmara at the time. Being a railroad fan, I was overwhelmed at how the tracks of this railroad winded through the mountains. We were advised NOT to be on the road at night due to bandits. Unfortunately I never got to see any railroad activity in either direction. I have some beautiful photos from that trip.
Magnificent camerawork. A gem. I would love to ride this train.
That place looks beautiful. I'll really consider, going there.
Certainly among the best videos in the place. Would deserve many more visits. Thank you for sharing.
Very well spoken! As much as the pictures of the landscape and the train impress the political situation has to be mentioned as well.
Another excellent railway footage film - thanks James.
Eritrea the beautiful country and beautiful people whit stupid dictator 30 year he destroy country God bless Eri🇪🇷🇪🇷🕌💒the land of heros
Thanks you for sharing
My best country 🇪🇷🇪🇷
Lived there for 16 months before the fall of Hallie Selassie from Aug 72 through Dec 73. I actually was part of the Emperors Security team when he would visit the US Army post of Kagnew Station. I never rode this train but drove the mountain road countless times to Massawa and back
I hope my country get beautiful and modern train.
I believe
In short time 😊😊😊
Wow. Such a beautiful video. Thanks a lot!
Good on you Dr Fred Hollows RIP and your great work has been recognised in this land.
Ein tolles Eisenbahn Erlebnis. Bin schon zwei mal gefahren.
Einfach ein muss für alle Eisenbahn Freaks !!
Phantastic video, thanks for sharing. KochersbergTV is absolutely right.
Did they serve in your train as well coffee wirhe cardamom? It was phantastic! 😂😂
My home land is good We will build .
YES WE WILL
Yes we will
My Country
Amazing ❤
Merci pour le voyage 👍
19c italy government building to Eritrea and
white Italy people 1.000.
000 time ,,,,good people
to Eritrean and now we understand
very nice...
nice video !
We are not poor !
You’re family might not be but my family and my neighbours are poor you should visit ertra instead of talking shit
Super
lindo
I've been following this railroad story for a number of years on RUclips. I also saw a TV special on its reconstruction & renaissance which was fascinating. If this Rail Road isn't successful it's because they're applying its use incorrectly. First measure would be to make it attractive (painting it bright colors making employees wear uniforms etc.) and a greater tourist attraction. The line's objective should be to connect every seaport town in the country. A society of volunteers for the unemployed & young should be created, wherein they have hands on training in maintenance & operation of this railroad in order to instill a greater pride of it.
If that happened it would be one more country ruined into unpayable debt and childish spectacle for the gawping brain dead masses.
I like the volunteer idea. And maybe restoring appropriate and inappropriate rolling stock could be a sideline. Just run correct stuff on the line but use facilities to recycle global relics for resale all over. Also extend the line along the coast and wherever for development in a tasteful and relaxed manner? Go backwards in time to aesthetics but take along medicine and tech sufficient to extend and enrich life. Make this an outpost of Atlantis.
真美
Compound expansion?
Waugh based the railway in 'scoop' on this.
a great video and description. It is always the ultra rich who seem to need more and money. Our current prez, the donald should have his tweeter machine taken away from him :)
Another thing. 95cm is 37.4 inches ( roughly 1.4 inches wider than a 3 foot guage rail car & engine). In the U.S.A there are 3 foot narrow guage rail cars, track & locomotives slowly rotting and degrading on forgotten or abandoned train tracks. Adapting these slightly wider trains to fit these rails doesn't seem to me to be a large problem. I'm sure if the Etritrean government approached the U.S. government about donations of these machines & equippment to the rail project they would get a positive response.
Why foist american stuff on to this unspoiled railway? You just don't get it. What next? Mcdonalds poisoned garbage etc.? Maybe the Eritreans have got more sense than to have anything to do with the corporate nazis of North America.
The end 😆🙈🤣
Ethiopia should have access to the sea.
😂😂 u are so funny you should start comedy
Eritrea it's not 1993 become independent 1991 it is true Independent
Bmgh music
Who else thought it was an mp5 with red sight
Stop playing video games ✋️✋️
Made italia
It's a dangerous line, the amount of trucks that crash off the road and onto the line is crazy
Blek vsgina
О из русского УРАЛа сделана дрезина!
Western countries betrayed Eritrea since the Italian era. Even now they have their own agenda by making it look like isolated country this is because of Eritrea's strategic position that the always trying to control.
200 years old locomotive you are isolated. Should I say more.
Eritrea Christian country not muslim
About what they talk. and about what you talk is some thing different. Eritrea is the country of chiristian and muslim it belongs to both of them. Thank u
Amanuel Habte idiots go and read on Google search.
Amanuel Habte GAME OVER Weyane
Game over a fucking agame boy. .