Toy Trains in India
Darjeeling
Toy Train
It was a crisp winter night in the year 1878. A glorious fire crackled on
one side of the hall. The polished parquet floor of the planters club at
Tindharia resonated with choreographed footsteps. The Sahibs (Gentlemen)
and Memsahibs (Ladies) were attired in their best tails, frills and feather
hats. The gaiety of the dancers was infectious. It was party-time.
Matheran
Toy Train
The 77-year-old line, connecting Neral to mMatheran, is the main way to
reach the tiny hill resort, close to Mumbai. As a little train wheezes up
into the clear mountain air, on can view the scenic vista of hills and plains
below.
Nilgiri
Toy Train
The Nilgiri Mountain railway starts from the town of Mettupalayam and thus
begins a journey full of twists and turns, as this narrow gauge train ascends
46-km., on its way to the hill resort of Ooty. At a maximum speed of 33-km
per hour, this 'toy train' treks across plains, plantations and forest clad
hills.
Shimla
Toy Train
The verdant valleys of Himachal Pradesh are incomparable in offering a panoramic
feast to tourists who flock to the state round the year. Easily accessible
from the plains of northern India, the picturesque Shivalik valley in the
Kalka-Shimla region affords a breathtaking experience. Promoting the concept
of integrated tourism development, the Indian Railways after collaborating
with the Himachal Tourism have added a touch of class to the Kalka-Shimla
toy-train services.
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