Tag Archives: Hong Kong
Kai Tak landings
Not railways, I know, but whilst wasting a little time on YouTube, I came across these Hong Kong, Kai Tak airport, landing videos. They brought back some good memories of visits to Hong Kong, and the spectacular landing as one … Continue reading
Down memory lane
Recently I came across the site for Blacksmith Books, who publish a lot of Hong Kong and SE Asian books. I couldn’t resist this one: And the ‘blurb’: For more than a century, trams have plied their trade along the … Continue reading
Spot the deliberate mistake
If you have ever been berated by some ‘expert’ at a show, that some part of your layout has the wrong livery, take comfort in what recently happened in real life. To Cathay Paci(f)ic – with a large airliner….. If … Continue reading
The Carters fly east
Before Ian and Lily joined us in Stuttgart, they were in Hong Kong and Japan. Here are a few of Ian’s holiday snaps…. This one is very familiar to me – a Hong Kong ‘tram jam’. Still the best value … Continue reading
Trains and boats and (later) planes #2
It only takes 5 minutes or so to get from Kowloon Tong to the main Hung Hom terminus. I left the platform and took the exit for the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, that runs about a mile along Victoria harbour, from … Continue reading
Trains and boats and (later) planes #1
Saturday was my last day in Hong Kong. I got up late, making the most of the opportunity for a lie in, and after breakfast set out for Hong Kong Island and an early lunch with an old friend. The weather this week has … Continue reading
Wandering West Rail
Back in Hong Kong for a week, but despite having a weekend here before starting work, I haven’t got around that much. The temperature is a pleasant 23-26C, but 85% humidity makes walking around like wading through soup (not that … Continue reading
Hong Kong – Pig train memories
Browsing around the internet I found a picture that brought back not entirely pleasant memories. It’s 1984, and you are standing on the subterranean platform at Mong Kok, first station up the line from the Hung Hom, Kowloon, terminus of … Continue reading
Hong Kong – The Railway Museum
Today we’ll have a stroll around the HK Railway Museum. When HK does bother to preserve anything, they usually do it well. The museum is a very pleasant place to visit for an hour or two, and is also a … Continue reading
Hong Kong – Riding East Rail
On New Year’s Day I worked in my hotel for the morning, but spent the afternoon exploring. A five minute walk from the hotel took me to Ngau Tau Kok MTR line. An investment of HK$55 (about £4.50) gave me a … Continue reading
