Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

the Darjeeling Railway Station and Loco Shed

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Just because it is so fascinating, seeing old steam engines being operated by machinists, riding century-old railway tracks crossing the road, and negotiating other ancient railway station elements, a few more photos from the heart of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Darjeeling itself. My brother would have loved this, I am sure!

61. the Toy Train

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Siliguri, or rather, nearby New Jalpaiguri Junction, is the starting point for what is commonly known as the Toy Train, a narrow gauge railway that runs between Siliguri and Darjeeling. And climbs from 120 meters above sea level to more than 2000. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, as it is officially known, was built in 1880 … Read more