Darjeeling-Himalaya Mountain Railway. Siliguri Junction.

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Old trains and railways I have encountered worldwide.....I just adore old trains. Most pics are from India...which had, and still has, the biggest rail system in the world. Indian Rail is the world's largest employer, in fact. Steam was used in India…
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    India. National Rail museum.
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    Old Train

    India. National Rail Museum, New Delhi.
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    Old Train

    India. National Rail Museum, New Delhi.
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  • Old Bengal-Nagpur Rail Loco

    Old Bengal-Nagpur Rail Loco

    India. National Rail Museum, New Delhi.
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  • Darjeeling-Himalaya Mountain Railway. Siliguri Junction.

    Darjeeling-Himalaya Mountain Railway. Siliguri Junction.

    UNESCO listed narrow gauge mountain railway, the "Toy Train" climbs 2000 meters into the Himalaya through a complex system of loops and reverses, often criss-crossing the road. It takes 7-8 hours to travel the 75 km journey. Locomotive built in 1888.
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  • Darjeeling Toy Train..climbing the Himalaya.

    Darjeeling Toy Train..climbing the Himalaya.

    UNESCO listed narrow gauge mountain railway, the "Toy Train" climbs 2000 meters into the Himalaya through a complex system of loops and reverses, often criss-crossing the main road as above. It takes 7-8 hours to travel the 75 km journey.
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  • India. National Railway Museum

    India. National Railway Museum

    Very old carriage plaque for UNESCO Darjeeling Himalaya Mountain Railway train.
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