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THE BAMBOO TRAIN(34 images)
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  • The old rail station in Battambang looks in a bad shape as it has not been used in the last years with the exception of the traffic of the bamboo trains. Passenger service stopped in early 2008 because of the poor state of the tracks. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Duk Kun, 40 (right), rides the bamboo train every day during planting and harvesting season around Battambang. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Pat Oun, 69, (photo) carries his chisels and ax that he used to build bamboo trains in the past. Mr. Oun owns today a beverage shop catering to tourists in the O Sra Lav station. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Vat Vy, 16 (photo), is preparing a bamboo train to carry tourists all day long. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Bamboo train's driver Soung Vy, 19, (photo) poses for a photograph. Mr. Soung likes to dress up well for his customers and in two occasions he picked up a date among passengers. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Mr. Muan, 48, (photo) prepares the motor to carry customers along the old railway in his bamboo train. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • A bamboo train driver carry out some gasoline bottles to the 'first bamboo train station' in Battambang. Battambang, 8th August, 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • At Battambang's 'first bamboo train station' there is a room where the drivers keep the old wheels, salvaged from the gears of old bulldozers and army tanks, are valued at approximately $180 a pair. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • The Cambodia's capital train station it is in a very bad condition and there is a renovation plan financed by Australian company Toll Group, who signed a concession to manage Cambodia's rails. Phnom Penh, 7th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Lay Pho, 36, (photo), awaits his turn to ride a bamboo train at Battambang's 'first bamboo train station'. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Lay Pho, 36, (photo), marks his name on a list that explains the different turns for the bamboo train drivers. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Andrea Hoheisen, 51, (left) and husband Bernd Hoheisen, 50, (right) from Germany drive the bamboo train and take pictures of the landscape along the old railway lines. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Se Kimhoun,15, (left) and Vat Vy, 16 (right),ride the bamboo train and carry tourists all day long. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Abi Ellman, 19, (photo) rides the bamboo train and take pictures with her cell phone of the landscape along the old railway lines. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Bamboo train's drivers Soung Vy, 19, (left) and Vat Vy, 16 (right) disassemble the bamboo train quickly as there is another train coming in an opposite direction. If two bamboo trains confront different directions the train with less passengers will need to be disassemble in order to allow the other train to pass by. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Vat Vy, 16 (left) and Sok Nuy, 25, (right) take a break as their passengers stop for a beverage at the O Sra Lav station. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Bamboo train's driver Sok Nuy, 25, (photo) take some passengers to the O Sra Lav station. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Suan Som, 68, poses for a photograph at his beverage store at the O Sra Lav station. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • The bamboo train it is considered a public transport in parts of Cambodia, especially in Battambang, where it has also become one of the biggest tourist attractions. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Mr. Kun, 48, works on the railways at Phnom Penh's train station. The station is in a very bad condition and there is a renovation plan financed by Australian company Toll Group, who signed a concession to manage Cambodia's rails. Phnom Penh, 7th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Suan Som, 68, poses for a photograph at his beverage store at the O Sra Lav station. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Anne Himmer, (photo) rides the bamboo train with the rest of her family who came from Holland to visit the Cambodia's landscapes. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Vat Vy, 16 (photo),rides the bamboo train and carry tourists all day long. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • The bamboo train it is considered a public transport in parts of Cambodia, especially in Battambang, where it has also become one of the biggest tourist attractions. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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  • Mr. Muan, 48, (left) disassemble the bamboo train quickly with the help of a young driver as there is another train coming in an opposite direction. If two bamboo trains confront different directions the train with less passengers will need to be disassemble in order to allow the other train to pass by. Battambang, 8th August 2009. By photographer Arantxa Cedillo
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