Trans Siberian Rail Trip - 1971

In 1971 John traveled the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Khabarovsk, as an Australian resident of South Africa. He provides an interesting account that focuses initially on the travel experience, then on the Railway infrastructure and locomotion. Interesting social and political observations of the time are included along the way.

John's account of his Trans-Siberian Railway Trip in 1971 (click here to open)

Trans Siberian Rail Route - John traveled from Moscow to Khabarovsk

Russian P36 Steam Locomotive, as described in John's account

Thank you to Paul, for providing a copy of John's account so it could be uploaded.

Inspecting M.V Border in Durban

Helen provided this photo of John with the 2nd engineer of M.V. Border W.S.S., during its visit to Durban South Africa, in May 1969.