The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

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The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 

-- the first and perhaps the best known hill railway of India .. 2 foot gauge ..

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Havent done the full trip, but worth doing if you get the chance.

Indeed.  My grandfather visited India in 1956 and travelled all over by rail, including the DHR and Shimla - still steam then too.  I have the slides.  Will scan them one of these days ..

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society

--> http://www.dhrs.org/

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^ similar, but not the same. For example DHR has a new ROW, and Shimla is now diesel, was steam when my Grandpa was on board.

But these things are a mere trifle of life.  It is just wonderful that these lines still continue.

Maybe the world will realise just how efficient and critical rail is.

Three cheers for Indian Railways!