Steam Trains at the Station.

One of these trains, from 1939, has been restored to working order and can be hired out for short trips. The wooden carriage behind has a large bar inside, it was Prince Sihanouk's carriage in the 1960s. The other engine which can be seen from Russian Boulevard when you pass the station is not in such good condition. The plate on the side dates it to 1912. There are quite a few other engines in the nearby sheds in various states of disrepair.

Carriage at the railway station.

Toll Royal Railways have been busy refurbishing the Cambodian
rail system for the last few years.
Some old trains they have restored are on display at the Phnom Penh railway station, including this 1969 German diesel railcar and coach. Apparently there were two of these at one stage, but the other one is lying down an embankment in Battambang, after being blown up during the wars. As you can see from the pictures, it's the same model (perhaps the same train) as the one in this 1975 photograph of the Democratic Kampuchea leadership. Pol Pot is sitting in front on the left, with Nuon Chea behind. On the right are Vorn Vet and Ta Mok. At the bottom you can see the train as it was prior to restoration.