Battambang, Cambodia Bamboo Train (Norry): Choo Choo!

[bbfunhk]

just see this in taiwan news n google this

[bbfunhk]

they should ask china help them build inexpensive train

[aznkhmerviet]

lool they said if u wanna carry one, carry this one its light ... but haha im Cambodian but i have never tried riding on one of these ... when i visit Cambodia again im so going to try this :D

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@aznkhmerviet Thanks for the translation! If you get to go for a ride, let us know how it goes.

[xInfected27x]

How Fast Does It Goo!?

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@xInfected27x

About as fast as you could ride a bike, maybe 20mph (30 kilometers/hr)

[wjssz]

interesting railway, but a bit dangerous.

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@wjssz True. That's why they don't allow trains to use it anymore.

[CHANORN1]

I'm really excited to see this vdo.I live by the railway side( Sangker river railway bridge) .This is the old classic transportation of Cambodia.this is called Norry.It's made from Bamboo and the wheels of tank.In 1980s to the early of 1990s people used the bamboo stick to roll this.But now they are able to use the gasolin engine with it.When you get on it you will feel that you are on the flying bed.It's fantastic.But u have to becarefull too.If u go2 CAmbodia don 4get 2 enjoy it.Feel good!

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@CHANORN1 It feels very fast being so low to the ground!

[tnaktnom]

Very cool. My home/birth town of Battambong. The driver was saying he doesn't understand English but he could understand/speak Thai. But hand motion and sign will work if you're trying to negotiate. A good thing is these nory drivers won't try to rip you off even if you're caucasian looking. You don't have to speak Khmer to tour Cambodia.. Even small towns like Battambong you'll find people who'll understand you just enough to know what you want or what you're looking for.

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@tnaktnom Thanks for doing some interpretation! I'll tell you what he did understand---A dollar sign with a number scratched in the dirt!

[mackat4ck]

They let you drive! That's so cool I want to go there!

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@mackat4ck You never know unless you ask! I much prefer the driver's seat:)

[jaymagik21]

thanks for posting this! i'm going on a study abroad trip to Cambodia this summer, and they said we will ride on this :)

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@jaymagik21 Have fun! Make sure you negotiate for a group price, and do it BEFORE the ride!

[laplazas]

great!! I'll try it in 20days..

may I ask you which is the best and cheaper hotel/hostel in Battambang??

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Hmm, I don't know! I'm not really a hotel research expert. Just roam around town and look in a couple hotels, then pick one! I always check rooms to see that the shower puts out strong pressure hot water, that they have WiFi, and that they smell and look clean. $10/night should get you a decent room in Battambang. Good luck, and post another comment after you take the train so I know how it went!