Shimla Toy
Train
The toy train journey from Kalka to
shimla is entrancingt with 107
tunnels and lofty arched bridges.
The dazzling view and the stops at
the picturesque stations along the
way - Dharmpore,Taksal, Gamma and
Solan, all add up to an exhilarating
experience.
Darjeeling
Toy Train
The most famous of the little trains
, is the one linking thtown of New
Jalpaiguri the plains to the lovely
hill station of Darjeeling . With a
2 ft gauge , the Darjeeling Hill
Railway is indeed a 'toy train'
being the narrowest of the regular
narrow gauges. The tiny century -old
engine is connoisseur's delight.
The 86 km Darjeeling line has no
tunnels , thus allowing the
traveller an uninterrtpted view of
the breathtaking scenery of the
Himlayas. The seven - and a - half
hour ride up , is a journey
especially for rail buffs.
Nilgiri Toy
Train
The Nilgiri Express conncets
Mettupalayam with Chennai daily.
Coimbatore, the nearest city is 90
kmaway and linked to all the major
cities by rail . Mettupalayam is
easily accessible from Coimbatore by
frequent bus or train services.
Matheran
Toy Train
The 77 year old line, connecting
Neral (on maon line of Central
Railway) to Matheran , is the main
way to reach the tiny hill resort,
close to Mumbai. As the little train
wheezes up into the clear mountain
air , one can view the scenic vista
of hills and plains below. The lack
of vehicular traffic at Matheran
makes it an unusual and peaceful
retreat.
