The Railways of Taiwan

For frustrated, non-Chinese speaking Railbuffs!!!!

 

ARTICLES (Adobe Acrobat is required to read these)

Engineering 1892

 

 

 

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 A fascinating series of articles published in the London magazine of the ICE from March to July 1892 by the Engineer employed by the Imperial Chinese Government to act as Consulting Engineer on the First Railway from Keelung to Hsin-chu, who remains anonymous throughout the entire piece and is definitely not "Politically Correct" in his views (You have been warned!!!!). Some old place names are used, many of which are now obscure. (With thanks to Peter Crush).

Far Eastern Review Jun 1905 - Sept 1911

 

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A series of cuttings from the Far Eastern Review during the first decade and a bit of the 20th century about the progress made by the occupying Japanese in the establishment of the line from Kelung (Kee-lung) to Takao (Kaoh-siung) and branches. This uses Japanese place names. (With thanks to Peter Crush).

Rails to the Setting Sun - Taiwan

 

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Chapter 4 of Charles S. Small's book covering some lines on Taiwan. The majority of the chapter is about the Alishan Railway but there is a small part concerning the Sugar cane Railways. (With thanks to Jeffrey Lanham)

Rails to the Mines

 

 

 

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Charles S. Small's entire book "Rails to the Mines". Beware, this is a huge file and will take some while to download but the effort is well worth it as this is a truly superb read. The coal railways in the North West of Taiwan are well covered in riveting detail. Although outside the scope of this website, details of the workings of some "push-cart" lines are given, including the Wu-lai Railway before it was motorised.

 

 

 

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