Hi Tim. Nice video. I've lived in 200/'01 some time in Tuzla and recognized most of it there 🙂 Great to see it again. When I lived there I several times saw steam engines in service. They always crossed the road around the time we went to our office. Then they were used to supply the Tuzla power station with coal. Sadly I never took pictures of them. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi, I'm glad this video bought back memories from your own time in Tuzla, especially seeing steam locomotives in action on your way to the office. When I visited most of the heavey coal trains were pulled by diesels, whilst the steam locomotives were used for shunting or as stand by locomotives if one of the diesels broke down
Hello Bob, Bosnia is an interesting place for steam lovers, although no longer in front line service, some of the private mine railway systems still keep a few steam locos to cover for failed diesels and for shunting around the colliery yards.. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Hello Tim. I am from Tuzla. Thanks for this beautiful video and a reminder of some old and happy times. Unfortunately, my children are already grown up, and they have never been on a train. Have you visited the place and mine near Tuzla called Banovici? They also organize tourist visits for locomotive and train lovers, and the nature is so beautiful. They have beautiful old trains. And locomotives of course.
Hello, Tuzla is a fascinating town, especially the railways and coal-mines. I did visit Banovici as part of a rail- tour through the counties of the former Yugoslavia. Here is a playlist from that tour - th-cam.com/play/PLPdTWbkwx85qSOgH-kJGJ88jCpcX2aNAy.html Most of the once extensive Yugoslavian narrow gauge railway system has closed now, so it was good to see and ride with the narrow gauge trans near Tuzla.
Vrlo lijep video, jednostavan i seljački pejzaž, parne lokomotive, još uvijek se koriste ili je bio turistički voz, lijepo od puteva bez šipki, ali koliko se nesreća sa kolima i kamionima dešava ..... Very nice video, simple and peasant landscape, steam locomotives, are still used or was a tourist train, nice then the roads without bars, but how many accidents with cars and trucks happen .....
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. This was not a regular train, it was run just for our tour group, although steam trains are still used occasionally for shunting. It is unusual to see so many road crossings without barriers. I don't know how many accidents happen where trains hit vehicles on these crossings ..... Zdravo, ja sam drago ste uživali u videu. Ovo nije redoviti vlak, to je bio mali samo za našu turu, iako para vlakova još uvijek povremeno koristi za manevriranje. To je neobično vidjeti toliko kriæanja bez prepreka. Ne znam koliko se nesreća dogodilo gdje vlakovi udari vozila na tim prijelazima.
One question, coal is extracted from the mine in Bosnia or you buy it, I saw a coal-fired power plant so I think it's your production, the store of the old locomotives is also very nice, it would be nice to make a rest of all ....
Hi, there were a number of coal mines in the Tuzla region of Bosnia, supplying both the railway and power station. It was sad to see the old locomotives, maybe someone will rescue one or two of them.
I seem to recall, from old studies, the existence of coal mines in the area. the old locomotives could be recovered, today the steam locomotives are fashionable ....
I look (at 26:05+) in Bosnia even railroad water-pumps have been preserved! :) I'm enjoy for this scenes - so, who is slip back in time... ;) Many thanks, dear Tim!
I loved it beautiful country and the engine must be kept going one day all the computerized trains will fail but with a bit of luck the old steam trains will live on congratulations to the enthusiast's running the train perhaps one day they will be overhauled and painted it .
This locomotive works for it's living, shunting and hauling coal trains, it is also the reason enthusiasts visit the area, like the group I was traveling with. Both the trams and steam locomotives in the former Yugoslavia are chosen because local labour can keep them running without importing expensive, hard to source spare parts. Locomotives are repaired and overhauled, but their hard working lives take its toll on the paintwork.
É impossível, não pensar na Bosnia sem o que aconteceu com este país nos anos 1990. Espero que hoje tudo vá bem neste belo país,... Há pesar dos problemas que todo mundo vive hoje.
Hi Tim, you took a really journey back in time. I remember, too, "A carpet of wild flowers covers the sidings and the air is full of bird song." - and at such summer days there was no rush! - Heinz
If anybody asked me whuch job would I take when I get older (if I was born in 1945 in Yugoslavia), it would definitelly be a steam train driver. Just imagine the beautiful nature you'd see while you're driving these amazing locomotives
The countries of the former Yugoslavia are all stunningly beautiful, driving a steam engine on the narrow gauge railways that once criss-crossed the country would have been the ultimate career choice for many thousands of school boys back in the sixties.
From opening to 3:30, what a depressing sight to see! All those old locos and carriages rusting and rotting away like that. Reminds me of the (seemingly) aborted rail museum at Dorrigo in NSW here in Australia.
Hi Neil, the sight of those engines awaiting their eventual fate was a moving experience, surrounded by wild flowers and serenaded by so much bird song. Hopefully some of the engines may find new homes on preserved railways around Europe.
These sorts of things only becomes important to the elite when it suits them so they can pat themselves on the back. For the rest of the time we get the greased finger and everything is left to rot. I am sure you also see it when driving through rural Australia.... all the abandoned lines that once served a purpose until we had all our industries stripped from us by the government and their cronies.
Absolutely fascinating Tim! Many thanks. The railway infrastructure hasn’t recovered much since the end of the civil wars has it? However, the newly built houses and the rebuilt Minarets are much in evidence. The white bearded...very English looking... gentleman operating the loco regulator is a dead ringer for Dick Ganderton, well known here in Dorset and beyond for his miniature USA style 4-4-0 cow catcher and balloon stack locos. A very interesting video Tim and I’ve also learned where the Swedish company Ikea make some of their wooden products ...you can hardly miss their factory at the beginning eh? Many thanks again. Rob.
Hi Rob, Ikea's secret is out, their flat pack furniture is not really made in Sweden. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride, it's just like going back in time, great fun. The English looking gentleman is often on the same RTC tours as I am, he was originally from England, but he has spent most of his life in Australia, spending much of his time on the Puffing Billy railway in various rolls from driver to station manager. I will be joining him at Menzies Creek for a few days in February to take a tour of the Puffing Billy Railway and hopefully shoot some interesting video. Dick Ganderton sounds like an interesting character. Tim.
Hey Tim, so glad to tour the once war laden area. Was all this area where the war was not all that long ago? Everything seems a bit run down. Thanks again. Glad to be "on board."
Hi Geoffrey, the countries of the former Yugoslavia are fascinating, they are all very scenic. I first visited just before war broke out, Croatia and Slovenia were the main holiday destinations for Western Europeans back then, although there were a reasonable number of Russian tourists around. We were advised not to use the railways, naturally I ignored the advice and caught a train from the nearest station to Rovinj through to Ljubljana, the train was clean and punctual, I don't know why but we traveled via Jesenice, the route was beautiful. At Jesenice we changes to the remnants of the Orient express, it was scruffy and full of back backers, the ticket collector fined use for catching an international train, the fine amounted to just a few pence. We caught a train called the "Green Train" for the return journey, the lady conductor kept trying to give us a meal, not knowing it was part of the fare, we politely said "no", in the end she put it on the table an said "for you", once again the train was spotless and punctual. We met a large group of soldiers on the platform at Ljubljana, they were scruffy, but well educated and friendly all they wanted to do was practice their English. It came as a real shock to see the war on TV just months after we'd left, there was no real indication of tension between the people, although they all spoke of the inevitable war. Returning on this trip was interesting, the narrow gauge network has gone and the tourists seemed to be confined to the tourist hotshots, although there are no restrictions on travel. The people are friendly and welcoming, sadly the war has left its mark on towns and communities, Sarajevo being a good example of how areas are trying to rebuild, not an easy task with a very small budget. I have always felt safe in all the countries that once made up Yugoslavia, although I was advised that tensions can still exist between communities and if we were asked where we from, we were advised to say we were from Sweden. I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@@andrewkuebler4335 Hi, I am referring to the breakup of the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990's, for more information please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakup_of_Yugoslavia
One of the cool things is those road beds in the countryside. Like at 12:15 They are not huge grades of gravel. You don't even see the ties under the rails. Adds to the nostalgy.
I love these freight lines, they often look in need of maintenance, many once ran passenger services. Because trains are few and far between, enthusiasts can get together to hire whole trains, it is a lot of fun to take part in theses tours with photo opportunities and cab rides.
Os trens são lentos o suficiente para parar, pedestres e motoristas sabem que os trens ganham em uma colisão. Google Translate - Trains are slow enough to stop, pedestrians and motorists know that trains win in a collision.
@timsvideochannel , thank's for this and welcome in BIH. I found strange that somebody adviced you to say that you are from Sweden :) you are more than welcome regardless from where you are.
Hi, I really enjoyed visiting Tuzla, I stayed at a working mens hotel in the town, the beer was good and not expensive. The people we met were friendly enough, even the language barrier didn't cause any difficulties. Our tour guide advise our group to stay together, I got the impression that most foreign visitors came to see the steam locomotives. Its good to know we are welcome, I'm likely to visit again.
@@Timsvideochannel1 , last time we had a chance to meet some people from Holland in the highest Village in Bosnia, Lukomir. We offer them a ride to Sarajevo with as. They told me that they feel bad because of Srebrenica ? And even asked me how much costed taxi , so they can pay me ? At the end, I was so happy to meet such a good people, the money is not on my mind .
@@asmirdelic7763 Hi, our tour guide was from Belgrade, we were on a tour through the countries of the former Yugoslavia, a place I visited when it was still one country, it was the most scenic country in Europe (but don't tell the French I said that). I was delighted to visit again, it is still a beautiful place. Our guide told us a little about the recent history that led to the break up of the country, I hadn't realised how much damage had been done the the communities and people by the break up of Yugoslavia, fortunately the welcome was warm and people were just as friendly as the first time I visited. I look forward to visiting again. It was nice of you to offer the Dutch people a lift to Sarajevo. Best wishes. Tim.
Thanks Tim. Excellent job. First class editing. Seven people did not like your video. What's to dislike? Must be the weedy right of way. I'd like to make an investment in the red roof tile company. And apply for a job as a switchman. I found myself fascinated with the white handle on the engine that ratchets around. Must be a Yugoslavian invention.
Thank you, only 7 dislikes is pretty good, its the 216 likes that really matter. I am working on the next day in Bosnia at the moment where the train crew set up a number of run pasts for photographers, it's hard to believe they were so cooperative, I think they were enjoying the day as much as we were. The switch-man has an easy life, a radio to receive instructions, then he changes the switches, no interlocking, but the system works. Maybe someone will read this and tell us more about the white ratchet handle.
There was a small town friendliness about the line, I think the little girl was the daughter of one of the train crew. The engine is getting on a bit and like me has to stop for a leak more often. I've got a picture of a steam locomotive with a red tiled roof in my head now.
Hi, I don't think steam is in regular use today, although I believe a standby locomotive is kept in light steam to help out in the event of one of the diesels failing. Steam is also used for photographic and charter trains.
So Tim, you ve been out there again this year, very nice but I don t like to see these great engines running in reverse, doesn t seem right somehow!!! The box on the side with the handle, what s that for, an automatic coffee grinder!!!? Silly Boy!
Hi John, the engine was boiler first for the return trip, I didn't see any turntables, but I did note a few turning triangles. They appear to have found a new use for automatic coffee grinders, this one had been adapted to pump lubrication oil ;-)
I'd imagine it's the normal lubricator pump, the handle allows the ratcheted mechanism to be turned manually, such as when refilling it and priming it in the morning.
@@paulnicholson1906 Yes, poor quality coal is the culprit. We used to use Welsh coal which was very high quality and rarely had any problems, hence the nick name, black diamond..... 👍
HOPE this does not upset anyone. Titles read: "GERMANY'S GIANT - In this case their newest and largest loco'- on its trials." The yanks used them as target practice during last years of WW2
th-cam.com/video/ehiiOBJcP80/w-d-xo.html - I found the film clip should anyone want to watch it, although there is no mention of them being used for target practice, although it is likely some class members were damaged or destroyed in WW2.
Nope, the engine shown is a BR04. Only two prototypes where build, both where scrapped by the Reichsbahn in 1940 since they had massiv boiler problems and being 4-cylinder designs where non-standard ( german Einheitsloks where mainly 2-cylinder with some 3-cylinder models)
Hi, I have many hours of video taken on this tour of the former Yugoslavia, some of it is really interesting. As time permits I will edit and upload it to You Tube. There just isn't enough hours in the day, only another 6 years until I retire.
Tender 1st? Whatever. A fairly scenic route, but that right-of-way could use some weed killer and a bit of a trim with the trees. I'm guessing it's not much used anymore. At least for now, but plenty of staff on hand. (Still: non-working gates, oh my. ) And the weather looked quite lovely. A fun excursion for all attending, I'm sure.
Hi Marvin, this was a memorable trip, the line is still used to transport coal from the mines to the power station. The track is a little overgrown and the operating practices are certainly interesting. The locomotive was travelling tender first on this leg of our journey.
+marvin watkins Steam locos German class 50 and derived Kriegslok German class 52 were designed to run max speed 80 km/h both directions to don't need turntables.
On a lighter note, if it took a day to travel to or from the town, would that be "Twenty-Four Hors From Tuzla"? Sorry, Gene Pitney can't do that song as he's no longer with us!
Thanks Tim. Great as usual but fairly sad. The old driver who looks like Popeye exemplifiers this. Bosniia have an enormous task in getting this mess back to safe running.
Hi Fred, I smiled when I read your comment, that old guy who looked a bit like Popeye, driving the train, was a member of our tour group. He is a volunteer driver on Australia's Puffing Billy Railway and he jumped at the chance to taking control of our train. Bosnia is recovering from it's recent past, it has a lot going for it, fertile land and plentiful natural resources are a good starting point.
So that is where I saw him. Told him he was a lazy bastard for letting the wheels spin. Good natured old guy ! I was just looking at a video made on cab ride Führerstandsmitfahrt KBS 951 München - Salzburg in HD 60fps. What a contrast !!! but liked the semiphore signals they apparently upgraded. Double all welded tracks on concrete sleepers with automatic signalling.
Pete's a lovely fella, one of a kind, loves having his photo taken next to the engine with the young ladies at Menzies Creek Station. He describes himself as being a part of the museum. I took a look at the cab ride video "Führerstandsmitfahrt KBS 951 München - Salzburg in HD 60fps" . Comparing the two videos is like comparing chalk and cheese, but I am glad that I have been lucky enough to see some of the railways of the former East European countries before they are either modernized or closed.
I am not at all sure why Rumania runs their narrow gauge steam for. Even includes a wood burner! 20130907 15 ROUMANIE 1/6 VISEU DE SUS 1 Might be worth a visit.
Hi Fred, I am aware of this line and it's on my list of places to visit. Next year I plan on visiting Czechoslovakia and Maybe New Zealand if daytime trains start running between Picton and Christchurch by then. My wife has been very patient with me, so it looks as though I will have to take her somewhere warm with nice beaches next year, just need to find such a place where there is also an interesting railway.
Is the 2-10-0 at Bukinje missing the cab and practically everything else part of the Bosnian strategic collection ? The 0-6-0 tanks have a passing resemblance to the USA dock tanks that used to work in Southampton. Are they related, do you think ?
Hi Bryan, parts of the 2-10-0 were stores around the site, but it did look as though it had been stripped to supply spares for the working engines, sadly I think it's days are numbered. The 0-6-0 Yankee tanks are from the same family of locomotives that used to be found around the docks at Southampton. One of two of the polish examples can be found on UK preserved railways.
The locomotives are still used as standby locomotives, should a diesel fail. At the time this video was taken they could also be found shunting the yards.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed it, please click on the links for the remaining four parts in the series - th-cam.com/video/Xj-zCyg5qzU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/b3Vqgd1mEkk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/McPqfRKLv9A/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/JlJQK12fGdI/w-d-xo.html
Very nice trip and video. Love hearing the sounds of the birds chirping awesome. That was some really old trains. That one at beginning has long nose- was that a cone point inside it? They all should be in a museum someplace. Sad just rusting away. That's history. Had few questions. But after reading comments below got all the answers. I've really enjoyed your trips and all these trains. Being a woman may sound odd but I at least get to travel round for free while at home. Got one ? Did they have to repair train at 18:42 and was them homeless people on side of track with them flagging a yellow shirt around? or workers? I really enjoy your trips still going thru lots of your videos. Safe travels ahead. God bless onto Pt2.
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. The wild flowers, bird song and old steam locomotives rusting away in the warm sunshine created up to a wonderful scenario, only an artist capturing the moment on canvas was missing. The work-worn locomotive at the beginning with large smoke deflectors really captured a moment that will soon be history, remembered only through old photographs and video films. The crew were carrying out running repairs on the locomotive at 18:42. The man holding the yellow shirt was a track worker enjoying a joke with the engine driver.
The class 33 locomotives we saw were manufactured in Germany and they are similar to the DRB Class 50. This link gives a little more information - www.farrail.net/pages/touren-engl/serbia+bosnia-kriegslok-steam-2011.php
BR50 is the pre-war model. The Kriegslokomotive 1 - war lokomotive 1 - is the somewhat similar BR52. And the 33s are east german refit BR 52.80, maybe the best of the 52s
VERY nice video nice scenery ! Is it that the make of the Locomotive or the coal ? Not much black smoke with that train. Mind you it was mostly a flat track.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The locomotive is based on a German class 52 steam locomotive, it was using good quality coal and I think the loco crew knew what they were doing, which probably explains the lack of black smoke.
@@Timsvideochannel1 A BR52.80 "Reko". The East germans build a new boiler for their 50s and 52s, the 50E. This was a very modern boiler created post WW2 with a combustion chamber design. Allowed good use of low grade fuels including lignite coal. Combined with good coal the engine runs rather clean ( Many museum engines in europe a Rekos)
@@mbr5742 Hi, I looked up the engine to understand "Reko" - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DR_Class_52.80 "Reko" = reconstructed Kriegslokomotiven. The locomotives are pleasing to look at, powerful and well proportioned. This locomotive made light work of our train.
Hi, I'm glad you liked it, we may have met, our group was split into two, the couples stayed in a nice hotel a little way out of town on the edge of a large lake "Hotel Senad od Bosne", whilst the single guys stayed in a working men's hotel in the town where the beer was cheap and tasty, I can't remember the name of the hotel.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thank you dear friend. As a lower a steam locomotives, your video is great realy... I think Mark Edwin Palmer and Tom Short stayed at our place in Tuzla. However i hope we'll have a cup of tea or coffee and nice talk soon. All the best to you and your family
@@enesmuhamedbegovic6245 Hi, Tuzla is unique as a place to see steam engines at work. Maybe when Corona-virus is no longer restricting travel I will return for a tea or coffee, Stay safe. Tim.
Hi, Marvin, I like to travel when I can, when I'm working I leave the videos playing in the background, it's nice to re-live past trips and look forward to the next one. I only have one other channel and I only really use that one to test the royalty free music I buy to see if it attracts copyright claims, unfortunately the greed of the music industry makes life difficult for You Tube creators.
@@Spud607 Yes, the USA tanks used to work Southampton docks (England), I can't be sure at the moment because I am touring, but I believe there is one at the Bluebell Railway, one on the Keighley and Worth Valley and another on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Try this website - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SR_USA_class
@@Timsvideochannel1 I know theres four in the UK. 30062, 30065, 30070 + 30072. I havnt been ae to see them since im only 15 and i dont live in the UK. Im interested in what hapoened to all the others thpugh because theres 32 preserved in Europe, 9 in america (dont quote me on that. I could be wrong) And theres some in China, Egypt, North Africa and Mexico. I want to see what changes each respective country made to their S100s after the war. I did the same with the S160s, the 8Fs and the 30XXs.
@@Spud607 There are some Polish built examples running in the UK, you can see one of them working in this video - th-cam.com/video/F_iEgCSZ6pE/w-d-xo.html I am aware of several in Bosnia, but my knowledge of the European mainland scene is limited. One of the 8F's repatriated from Egypt has bee restored to working order, although I'm not sure where it is today. The life and history of ex WD locos can be very fascinating.
Hi Tom, the railway was in daily operation although not as busy as it was in the past. I think the railway is run on a shoestring budget that doesn't extend to keeping the tracks free of vegetation.
Hi Dana, please click on this link for Part 2 - th-cam.com/video/JlK5p-6wWf0/w-d-xo.html - Please click on this playlist for more steam in the former Yugoslavia - th-cam.com/play/PLPdTWbkwx85qSOgH-kJGJ88jCpcX2aNAy.html
That's a difficult question, but I would image most were installed when the lines were built. I looked on the internet, but information is hard to find.
Assistir TimsvideochanneI em:21/06/2022, ás 14:44 minutos, Terça-Feira. Estado de Pernambuco-Brasil. Hoje, o turismo é na Bosnia. Portanto boa viajem á todos.
lokomotywa umierała na bocznym torze.....przyszli ludzie..... mówili o miłości....reperowali ją.....mówili o szacunku.....remontowali....zabrali w podróż....DALI DRUGIE ŻYCIE....a potem zostawili.....będzie umierała drugi raz.
Witam to było smutne, aby zobaczyć tak wiele lokomotyw rdzewieje w bocznic, ale niektóre zostaną zapisane do ciągnięcia pociągi turystyczne. Mam nadzieję, że niektóre stare lokomotywy znaleźć nowe domy w innych częściach Europy.
Hi Tim. Nice video. I've lived in 200/'01 some time in Tuzla and recognized most of it there 🙂 Great to see it again. When I lived there I several times saw steam engines in service. They always crossed the road around the time we went to our office. Then they were used to supply the Tuzla power station with coal. Sadly I never took pictures of them. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi, I'm glad this video bought back memories from your own time in Tuzla, especially seeing steam locomotives in action on your way to the office. When I visited most of the heavey coal trains were pulled by diesels, whilst the steam locomotives were used for shunting or as stand by locomotives if one of the diesels broke down
A amazing amount of old sidecars and coal cars which have not been used in decades. It takes you back to the grand old days of steam. Love it
It was great day out, as if we'd slipped back in time the early 1960's, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
A great day out in a beautiful country,It's like going back to the 50's thanks tim cheers's bob. ps love the still shots.
Hello Bob, Bosnia is an interesting place for steam lovers, although no longer in front line service, some of the private mine railway systems still keep a few steam locos to cover for failed diesels and for shunting around the colliery yards.. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Hello Tim. I am from Tuzla. Thanks for this beautiful video and a reminder of some old and happy times. Unfortunately, my children are already grown up, and they have never been on a train. Have you visited the place and mine near Tuzla called Banovici? They also organize tourist visits for locomotive and train lovers, and the nature is so beautiful. They have beautiful old trains. And locomotives of course.
Hello, Tuzla is a fascinating town, especially the railways and coal-mines. I did visit Banovici as part of a rail- tour through the counties of the former Yugoslavia. Here is a playlist from that tour - th-cam.com/play/PLPdTWbkwx85qSOgH-kJGJ88jCpcX2aNAy.html Most of the once extensive Yugoslavian narrow gauge railway system has closed now, so it was good to see and ride with the narrow gauge trans near Tuzla.
Vrlo lijep video, jednostavan i seljački pejzaž, parne lokomotive, još uvijek se koriste ili je bio turistički voz, lijepo od puteva bez šipki, ali koliko se nesreća sa kolima i kamionima dešava .....
Very nice video, simple and peasant landscape, steam locomotives, are still used or was a tourist train, nice then the roads without bars, but how many accidents with cars and trucks happen .....
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. This was not a regular train, it was run just for our tour group, although steam trains are still used occasionally for shunting. It is unusual to see so many road crossings without barriers. I don't know how many accidents happen where trains hit vehicles on these crossings ..... Zdravo, ja sam drago ste uživali u videu. Ovo nije redoviti vlak, to je bio mali samo za našu turu, iako para vlakova još uvijek povremeno koristi za manevriranje. To je neobično vidjeti toliko kriæanja bez prepreka. Ne znam koliko se nesreća dogodilo gdje vlakovi udari vozila na tim prijelazima.
One question, coal is extracted from the mine in Bosnia or you buy it, I saw a coal-fired power plant so I think it's your production, the store of the old locomotives is also very nice, it would be nice to make a rest of all ....
Hi, there were a number of coal mines in the Tuzla region of Bosnia, supplying both the railway and power station. It was sad to see the old locomotives, maybe someone will rescue one or two of them.
I seem to recall, from old studies, the existence of coal mines in the area. the old locomotives could be recovered, today the steam locomotives are fashionable ....
MAGNIFIQUE VOYAGE, quel beau pays la BOSNA, j'y suis pas retourné depuis 93, mais toujours autant de charme
Merci, je suis heureux que vous avez apprécié la vidéo. La campagne bosniaque était jolie et intacte. J'ai apprécié mon séjour en Bosnie.
I look (at 26:05+) in Bosnia even railroad water-pumps have been preserved! :) I'm enjoy for this scenes - so, who is slip back in time... ;) Many thanks, dear Tim!
It's great to see this railway, much as it must have been 40 or more years ago. Like stepping through a time warp into the 1970's
I loved it beautiful country and the engine must be kept going one day all the computerized trains will fail but with a bit of luck the old steam trains will live on congratulations to the enthusiast's running the train perhaps one day they will be overhauled and painted it .
This locomotive works for it's living, shunting and hauling coal trains, it is also the reason enthusiasts visit the area, like the group I was traveling with. Both the trams and steam locomotives in the former Yugoslavia are chosen because local labour can keep them running without importing expensive, hard to source spare parts. Locomotives are repaired and overhauled, but their hard working lives take its toll on the paintwork.
@@Timsvideochannel1 EXTRAORDINARIAS LOCOMOTORAS A VAPOR .. VIVA EL VAPOR... VIVAN ESTAS MARAVILLOSAS MAQUINAS SUS SONIDOS SON UN ALAGO PARA MIS OIDOS
@@JOSESANTOS2612 No hay nada como el sonido de una locomotora de vapor trabajando duro :-)
É impossível, não pensar na Bosnia sem o que aconteceu com este país nos anos 1990. Espero que hoje tudo vá bem neste belo país,... Há pesar dos problemas que todo mundo vive hoje.
A Bósnia está se recuperando do conflito, embora a dor leve muito tempo para desaparecer.
Beautiful video from a beautiful part of the world. Nice film!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Tim, you took a really journey back in time. I remember, too, "A carpet of wild flowers covers the sidings and the air is full of bird song." - and at such summer days there was no rush! - Heinz
It's a good memory. Tim.
If anybody asked me whuch job would I take when I get older (if I was born in 1945 in Yugoslavia), it would definitelly be a steam train driver. Just imagine the beautiful nature you'd see while you're driving these amazing locomotives
The countries of the former Yugoslavia are all stunningly beautiful, driving a steam engine on the narrow gauge railways that once criss-crossed the country would have been the ultimate career choice for many thousands of school boys back in the sixties.
From opening to 3:30, what a depressing sight to see! All those old locos and carriages rusting and rotting away like that. Reminds me of the (seemingly) aborted rail museum at Dorrigo in NSW here in Australia.
Hi Neil, the sight of those engines awaiting their eventual fate was a moving experience, surrounded by wild flowers and serenaded by so much bird song. Hopefully some of the engines may find new homes on preserved railways around Europe.
These sorts of things only becomes important to the elite when it suits them so they can pat themselves on the back. For the rest of the time we get the greased finger and everything is left to rot. I am sure you also see it when driving through rural Australia.... all the abandoned lines that once served a purpose until we had all our industries stripped from us by the government and their cronies.
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Perfektné super , senzačné super 😉😉😉😉😉.
Ďakujem, som rád vám to páčilo video. :-)
Absolutely fascinating Tim! Many thanks. The railway infrastructure hasn’t recovered much since the end of the civil wars has it? However, the newly built houses and the rebuilt Minarets are much in evidence. The white bearded...very English looking... gentleman operating the loco regulator is a dead ringer for Dick Ganderton, well known here in Dorset and beyond for his miniature USA style 4-4-0 cow catcher and balloon stack locos. A very interesting video Tim and I’ve also learned where the Swedish company Ikea make some of their wooden products ...you can hardly miss their factory at the beginning eh? Many thanks again. Rob.
Hi Rob, Ikea's secret is out, their flat pack furniture is not really made in Sweden. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride, it's just like going back in time, great fun. The English looking gentleman is often on the same RTC tours as I am, he was originally from England, but he has spent most of his life in Australia, spending much of his time on the Puffing Billy railway in various rolls from driver to station manager. I will be joining him at Menzies Creek for a few days in February to take a tour of the Puffing Billy Railway and hopefully shoot some interesting video. Dick Ganderton sounds like an interesting character. Tim.
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what amazing video . long live Bosnia
wonderfull..i lived Belgrade 1965-70.(former Yugoslavia).most ALL- in country- lines were steam,thanks for memories!
Hi, I'm glad you liked it. You must have some interesting memories from your time in Belgrade.
Hey Tim, so glad to tour the once war laden area. Was all this area where the war was not all that long ago? Everything seems a bit run down. Thanks again. Glad to be "on board."
Hi Geoffrey, the countries of the former Yugoslavia are fascinating, they are all very scenic. I first visited just before war broke out, Croatia and Slovenia were the main holiday destinations for Western Europeans back then, although there were a reasonable number of Russian tourists around. We were advised not to use the railways, naturally I ignored the advice and caught a train from the nearest station to Rovinj through to Ljubljana, the train was clean and punctual, I don't know why but we traveled via Jesenice, the route was beautiful. At Jesenice we changes to the remnants of the Orient express, it was scruffy and full of back backers, the ticket collector fined use for catching an international train, the fine amounted to just a few pence. We caught a train called the "Green Train" for the return journey, the lady conductor kept trying to give us a meal, not knowing it was part of the fare, we politely said "no", in the end she put it on the table an said "for you", once again the train was spotless and punctual. We met a large group of soldiers on the platform at Ljubljana, they were scruffy, but well educated and friendly all they wanted to do was practice their English. It came as a real shock to see the war on TV just months after we'd left, there was no real indication of tension between the people, although they all spoke of the inevitable war. Returning on this trip was interesting, the narrow gauge network has gone and the tourists seemed to be confined to the tourist hotshots, although there are no restrictions on travel. The people are friendly and welcoming, sadly the war has left its mark on towns and communities, Sarajevo being a good example of how areas are trying to rebuild, not an easy task with a very small budget. I have always felt safe in all the countries that once made up Yugoslavia, although I was advised that tensions can still exist between communities and if we were asked where we from, we were advised to say we were from Sweden. I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Maybe a stupid question, but which conflict are you referring to? I'd like to educate myself more on the topic.
@@andrewkuebler4335 Hi, I am referring to the breakup of the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990's, for more information please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakup_of_Yugoslavia
One of the cool things is those road beds in the countryside. Like at 12:15
They are not huge grades of gravel. You don't even see the ties under the rails. Adds to the nostalgy.
I love these freight lines, they often look in need of maintenance, many once ran passenger services. Because trains are few and far between, enthusiasts can get together to hire whole trains, it is a lot of fun to take part in theses tours with photo opportunities and cab rides.
Cidadãos cautelosos e cumpridores: passagens de nível sem guardas nem cancelas, apenas, sinais sonoros e luminosos. Bem haja, Bosnia!
Os trens são lentos o suficiente para parar, pedestres e motoristas sabem que os trens ganham em uma colisão. Google Translate - Trains are slow enough to stop, pedestrians and motorists know that trains win in a collision.
@timsvideochannel , thank's for this and welcome in BIH. I found strange that somebody adviced you to say that you are from Sweden :) you are more than welcome regardless from where you are.
Hi, I really enjoyed visiting Tuzla, I stayed at a working mens hotel in the town, the beer was good and not expensive. The people we met were friendly enough, even the language barrier didn't cause any difficulties. Our tour guide advise our group to stay together, I got the impression that most foreign visitors came to see the steam locomotives. Its good to know we are welcome, I'm likely to visit again.
@@Timsvideochannel1 , last time we had a chance to meet some people from Holland in the highest Village in Bosnia, Lukomir. We offer them a ride to Sarajevo with as. They told me that they feel bad because of Srebrenica ? And even asked me how much costed taxi , so they can pay me ?
At the end, I was so happy to meet such a good people, the money is not on my mind .
@@asmirdelic7763 Hi, our tour guide was from Belgrade, we were on a tour through the countries of the former Yugoslavia, a place I visited when it was still one country, it was the most scenic country in Europe (but don't tell the French I said that). I was delighted to visit again, it is still a beautiful place. Our guide told us a little about the recent history that led to the break up of the country, I hadn't realised how much damage had been done the the communities and people by the break up of Yugoslavia, fortunately the welcome was warm and people were just as friendly as the first time I visited. I look forward to visiting again. It was nice of you to offer the Dutch people a lift to Sarajevo. Best wishes. Tim.
Thanks Tim. Excellent job. First class editing. Seven people did not like your video. What's to dislike? Must be the weedy right of way. I'd like to make an investment in the red roof tile company. And apply for a job as a switchman. I found myself fascinated with the white handle on the engine that ratchets around. Must be a Yugoslavian invention.
Thank you, only 7 dislikes is pretty good, its the 216 likes that really matter. I am working on the next day in Bosnia at the moment where the train crew set up a number of run pasts for photographers, it's hard to believe they were so cooperative, I think they were enjoying the day as much as we were. The switch-man has an easy life, a radio to receive instructions, then he changes the switches, no interlocking, but the system works. Maybe someone will read this and tell us more about the white ratchet handle.
There was a small town friendliness about the line, I think the little girl was the daughter of one of the train crew. The engine is getting on a bit and like me has to stop for a leak more often. I've got a picture of a steam locomotive with a red tiled roof in my head now.
Oh, I see. You can hear the girl shout something on the video. It's DADDY!.
21:26 hello Tim, just watched videos no 1 & 2 fantastic videos. I would be interested in the present day situation regarding steam in Bosnia
Hi, I don't think steam is in regular use today, although I believe a standby locomotive is kept in light steam to help out in the event of one of the diesels failing. Steam is also used for photographic and charter trains.
So Tim, you ve been out there again this year, very nice but I don t like to see these great engines running in reverse, doesn t seem right somehow!!! The box on the side with the handle, what s that for, an automatic coffee grinder!!!? Silly Boy!
Hi John, the engine was boiler first for the return trip, I didn't see any turntables, but I did note a few turning triangles. They appear to have found a new use for automatic coffee grinders, this one had been adapted to pump lubrication oil ;-)
I'd imagine it's the normal lubricator pump, the handle allows the ratcheted mechanism to be turned manually, such as when refilling it and priming it in the morning.
Great video like always !
Thank you, I really enjoyed visiting the railways around Tuzla.
Masha"ALLAH".
Beautiful scenery and quality video all the way, thank you, Timsvideochannel1
Thanks, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it.
If in doubt - call in the Wanne. BR52 in all it's variants is still my preferred steam lokomotive
Like the British 9F it is a rugged, yet handsome engine, a real workhorse.
Great big pieces of coal at 21.00 equals clinkers! Great upload...
Depends on the coal. Clinkers are from inorganic sulfur and high ash. We have used coal with big chunks in it and they burn OK.
@@paulnicholson1906 Yes, poor quality coal is the culprit. We used to use Welsh coal which was very high quality and rarely had any problems, hence the nick name, black diamond..... 👍
Class 33 is probably DR/DB baureihe 52. Nice shootings on the footplate and cab views.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The Class 33 is based on the DRB Class 52 . This article makes interesting reading - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRB_Class_52
HOPE this does not upset anyone.
Titles read: "GERMANY'S GIANT - In this case their newest and largest loco'- on its trials."
The yanks used them as target practice during last years of WW2
th-cam.com/video/ehiiOBJcP80/w-d-xo.html - I found the film clip should anyone want to watch it, although there is no mention of them being used for target practice, although it is likely some class members were damaged or destroyed in WW2.
Nope, the engine shown is a BR04. Only two prototypes where build, both where scrapped by the Reichsbahn in 1940 since they had massiv boiler problems and being 4-cylinder designs where non-standard ( german Einheitsloks where mainly 2-cylinder with some 3-cylinder models)
Just enjoying another look at this great video!
Hi, I have many hours of video taken on this tour of the former Yugoslavia, some of it is really interesting. As time permits I will edit and upload it to You Tube. There just isn't enough hours in the day, only another 6 years until I retire.
Oh Boy, wont we then have a feast of videos to enjoy!
thanks video very good
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
What’s that little crank thing on her side?
Hi, the crank handle you can see is part of the mechanical lubrication system.
Tender 1st? Whatever. A fairly scenic route, but that right-of-way could use some weed killer and a bit of a trim with the trees. I'm guessing it's not much used anymore. At least for now, but plenty of staff on hand. (Still: non-working gates, oh my. ) And the weather looked quite lovely. A fun excursion for all attending, I'm sure.
Hi Marvin, this was a memorable trip, the line is still used to transport coal from the mines to the power station. The track is a little overgrown and the operating practices are certainly interesting. The locomotive was travelling tender first on this leg of our journey.
+marvin watkins
Steam locos German class 50 and derived Kriegslok German class 52 were designed to run max speed 80 km/h both directions to don't need turntables.
On a lighter note, if it took a day to travel to or from the town, would that be "Twenty-Four Hors From Tuzla"? Sorry, Gene Pitney can't do that song as he's no longer with us!
Thanks Tim. Great as usual but fairly sad. The old driver who looks like Popeye exemplifiers this. Bosniia have an enormous task in getting this mess back to safe running.
Hi Fred, I smiled when I read your comment, that old guy who looked a bit like Popeye, driving the train, was a member of our tour group. He is a volunteer driver on Australia's Puffing Billy Railway and he jumped at the chance to taking control of our train. Bosnia is recovering from it's recent past, it has a lot going for it, fertile land and plentiful natural resources are a good starting point.
So that is where I saw him. Told him he was a lazy bastard for letting the wheels spin. Good natured old guy !
I was just looking at a video made on cab ride
Führerstandsmitfahrt KBS 951 München - Salzburg in HD 60fps. What a contrast !!! but liked the semiphore signals they apparently upgraded. Double all welded tracks on concrete sleepers with automatic signalling.
Pete's a lovely fella, one of a kind, loves having his photo taken next to the engine with the young ladies at Menzies Creek Station. He describes himself as being a part of the museum.
I took a look at the cab ride video "Führerstandsmitfahrt KBS 951 München - Salzburg in HD 60fps" . Comparing the two videos is like comparing chalk and cheese, but I am glad that I have been lucky enough to see some of the railways of the former East European countries before they are either modernized or closed.
I am not at all sure why Rumania runs their narrow gauge steam for. Even includes a wood burner!
20130907 15 ROUMANIE 1/6 VISEU DE SUS 1
Might be worth a visit.
Hi Fred, I am aware of this line and it's on my list of places to visit. Next year I plan on visiting Czechoslovakia and Maybe New Zealand if daytime trains start running between Picton and Christchurch by then. My wife has been very patient with me, so it looks as though I will have to take her somewhere warm with nice beaches next year, just need to find such a place where there is also an interesting railway.
Beautiful Video
Thank you.
Great video! Thank you!
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Gostei muito obrigado
Fico feliz que tenha gostado 😊.
Is the 2-10-0 at Bukinje missing the cab and practically everything else part of the Bosnian strategic collection ?
The 0-6-0 tanks have a passing resemblance to the USA dock tanks that used to work in Southampton. Are they related, do you think ?
Hi Bryan, parts of the 2-10-0 were stores around the site, but it did look as though it had been stripped to supply spares for the working engines, sadly I think it's days are numbered. The 0-6-0 Yankee tanks are from the same family of locomotives that used to be found around the docks at Southampton. One of two of the polish examples can be found on UK preserved railways.
Are they still operating steam there? I'd love to see them doing their daily duty.
The locomotives are still used as standby locomotives, should a diesel fail. At the time this video was taken they could also be found shunting the yards.
MARVELOUS!
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
Amazing !!!
Thank you.
Liked it. Where is part 2?
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed it, please click on the links for the remaining four parts in the series - th-cam.com/video/Xj-zCyg5qzU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/b3Vqgd1mEkk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/McPqfRKLv9A/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/JlJQK12fGdI/w-d-xo.html
Very nice trip and video. Love hearing the sounds of the birds chirping awesome. That was some really old trains. That one at beginning has long nose- was that a cone point inside it? They all should be in a museum someplace. Sad just rusting away. That's history. Had few questions. But after reading comments below got all the answers. I've really enjoyed your trips and all these trains. Being a woman may sound odd but I at least get to travel round for free while at home. Got one ? Did they have to repair train at 18:42 and was them homeless people on side of track with them flagging a yellow shirt around? or workers? I really enjoy your trips still going thru lots of your videos. Safe travels ahead. God bless onto Pt2.
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. The wild flowers, bird song and old steam locomotives rusting away in the warm sunshine created up to a wonderful scenario, only an artist capturing the moment on canvas was missing. The work-worn locomotive at the beginning with large smoke deflectors really captured a moment that will soon be history, remembered only through old photographs and video films. The crew were carrying out running repairs on the locomotive at 18:42. The man holding the yellow shirt was a track worker enjoying a joke with the engine driver.
They say on the news here in the USA that coal is coming back. At least that's what's said .
I did see a lot of coal trains whilst I was in Denver, so it could be true.
They pass thru here loaded daily lots of them.
That "33 class" is a BR50 warloc from the German DB
The class 33 locomotives we saw were manufactured in Germany and they are similar to the DRB Class 50. This link gives a little more information - www.farrail.net/pages/touren-engl/serbia+bosnia-kriegslok-steam-2011.php
Thanks for the link, good explanation, very nice photo's too.
BR50 is the pre-war model. The Kriegslokomotive 1 - war lokomotive 1 - is the somewhat similar BR52. And the 33s are east german refit BR 52.80, maybe the best of the 52s
VERY nice video nice scenery ! Is it that the make of the Locomotive or the coal ? Not much black smoke with that train. Mind you it was mostly a flat track.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The locomotive is based on a German class 52 steam locomotive, it was using good quality coal and I think the loco crew knew what they were doing, which probably explains the lack of black smoke.
@@Timsvideochannel1 A BR52.80 "Reko". The East germans build a new boiler for their 50s and 52s, the 50E. This was a very modern boiler created post WW2 with a combustion chamber design. Allowed good use of low grade fuels including lignite coal. Combined with good coal the engine runs rather clean ( Many museum engines in europe a Rekos)
Oh and pulling passenger trains is "easy duty", the engine is rated for 1250 metric tons at 80km/h and the train is likely below 500to
@@mbr5742 Hi, I looked up the engine to understand "Reko" - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DR_Class_52.80
"Reko" = reconstructed Kriegslokomotiven. The locomotives are pleasing to look at, powerful and well proportioned. This locomotive made light work of our train.
Beautiful. Maybe we met each other if you stayed in Miner hotel in Tuzla.
Greetings
Hi, I'm glad you liked it, we may have met, our group was split into two, the couples stayed in a nice hotel a little way out of town on the edge of a large lake "Hotel Senad od Bosne", whilst the single guys stayed in a working men's hotel in the town where the beer was cheap and tasty, I can't remember the name of the hotel.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thank you dear friend. As a lower a steam locomotives, your video is great realy...
I think Mark Edwin Palmer and Tom Short stayed at our place in Tuzla. However i hope we'll have a cup of tea or coffee and nice talk soon.
All the best to you and your family
@@enesmuhamedbegovic6245 Hi, Tuzla is unique as a place to see steam engines at work. Maybe when Corona-virus is no longer restricting travel I will return for a tea or coffee, Stay safe. Tim.
Oh Tim, you do get around a bit. But what of your otherchannels?
Hi, Marvin, I like to travel when I can, when I'm working I leave the videos playing in the background, it's nice to re-live past trips and look forward to the next one. I only have one other channel and I only really use that one to test the royalty free music I buy to see if it attracts copyright claims, unfortunately the greed of the music industry makes life difficult for You Tube creators.
Are those S100 tanks or are they the tanks based on the S100s built in europe?
They are the European built examples.
@@Timsvideochannel1 oh. Are there any of the ameeican S100s preserved in continental europe?
@@Spud607 Yes, the USA tanks used to work Southampton docks (England), I can't be sure at the moment because I am touring, but I believe there is one at the Bluebell Railway, one on the Keighley and Worth Valley and another on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Try this website - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SR_USA_class
@@Timsvideochannel1 I know theres four in the UK. 30062, 30065, 30070 + 30072. I havnt been ae to see them since im only 15 and i dont live in the UK. Im interested in what hapoened to all the others thpugh because theres 32 preserved in Europe, 9 in america (dont quote me on that. I could be wrong) And theres some in China, Egypt, North Africa and Mexico. I want to see what changes each respective country made to their S100s after the war. I did the same with the S160s, the 8Fs and the 30XXs.
@@Spud607 There are some Polish built examples running in the UK, you can see one of them working in this video - th-cam.com/video/F_iEgCSZ6pE/w-d-xo.html
I am aware of several in Bosnia, but my knowledge of the European mainland scene is limited. One of the 8F's repatriated from Egypt has bee restored to working order, although I'm not sure where it is today. The life and history of ex WD locos can be very fascinating.
Is that real sound from Bosnia ?
They don't appear to emphasize vegetation control on the track or sidings or is it because the line is not in full time use.??
Hi Tom, the railway was in daily operation although not as busy as it was in the past. I think the railway is run on a shoestring budget that doesn't extend to keeping the tracks free of vegetation.
Love the video! Found picture of the class 33: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J%C5%BD_33 ? Part 2 to be published ? Thanks!
Where is Part 2 ? Thanks, Dana.
Hi Dana, please click on this link for Part 2 - th-cam.com/video/JlK5p-6wWf0/w-d-xo.html - Please click on this playlist for more steam in the former Yugoslavia - th-cam.com/play/PLPdTWbkwx85qSOgH-kJGJ88jCpcX2aNAy.html
How old are the semaphores?
That's a difficult question, but I would image most were installed when the lines were built. I looked on the internet, but information is hard to find.
Me gustaría ver mejor el video con la camara en la cabina mirando hacia el frente y sin moverla para ningun lado
Hola este video es una version rapida del viaje mirando hacia adelante - th-cam.com/users/edit?video_referrer=watch&video_id=XrcyC3ypYKw
Assistir TimsvideochanneI em:21/06/2022, ás 14:44 minutos, Terça-Feira. Estado de Pernambuco-Brasil. Hoje, o turismo é na Bosnia. Portanto boa viajem á todos.
Olá, bem-vindos à Bósnia.
nice
Thank you.
Yah, good government look after its people....
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Derail Valley Realistic Edition:
They've got a crack team of re-rail experts 😉.
lokomotywa umierała na bocznym torze.....przyszli ludzie..... mówili o miłości....reperowali ją.....mówili o szacunku.....remontowali....zabrali w podróż....DALI DRUGIE ŻYCIE....a potem zostawili.....będzie umierała drugi raz.
Witam to było smutne, aby zobaczyć tak wiele lokomotyw rdzewieje w bocznic, ale niektóre zostaną zapisane do ciągnięcia pociągi turystyczne. Mam nadzieję, że niektóre stare lokomotywy znaleźć nowe domy w innych częściach Europy.
Looks like it needs the MNA!
It had plenty of character, or was that working grime.
Water treatment plants gloos tools 2 good luck
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