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My Great Malaysian Railway Adventure
Train enthusiast Francis Bourgeois travels to Malaysia to explore a railway network dating back 140 years.
Train enthusiast Francis Bourgeois travels to Malaysia to explore a railway network dating back 140 years. Jumping on board the iconic Jungle Railway, he experiences one of Southeast Asia's most spectacular train journeys, before arriving in the bustling capital city, Kuala Lumpur, and finishing up on Penang Island for their spectacular Lunar New Year celebrations. En route he joins forces with some of Malaysia's train devotees, finding a shared and nostalgic affection for the country's older, and less common freight trains.
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