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Tipong Colliery 2005

Tipong Colliery is in an isolated area of the state of Assam, NE India. Coal is transported from the mine, 2.5km down the valley by a 2' gauge tramway to the transshipment point. Filmed November 2005. In 2005 two steam locomotives were active: 'David' a diminutive Bagnall 0-4-0 saddle tank built c1924. The exact identity of this locomotive is uncertain. Four ex Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, B class 0-4-0 saddle tanks were present. Only number 789, built by the North British Locomotive Company in 1914 was serviceable. One other was under repair the others in scrap condition. They were all transferred to Tipong in 1968. The mines were closed following accidents about three years after my visit but the latest news (March 2012) is that they are now working again and steam is available for use. Music from the album Snake Charmer "Indian Tour" by Mirabar. Tracks: Introduction, Rickshaw Walk, Holy Cow Bells, Seventh Wonder www.jamendo.com