#darjeeling railway

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Darjeeling Railway in India

British vintage postcard

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The Darjeeling Limited (2007, Wes Anderson)

09/12/2024

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Explore the Darjeeling Toy Train – A Himalayan Heritage Ride

🚂✨ Journey back in time on the enchanting Darjeeling Toy Train! Passing through misty mountains, historic landmarks, and vibrant tea gardens, this ride captures the heart of the Himalayas. 🌄 A must-do for every traveler’s bucket list! #DarjeelingToyTrain #HimalayanRailway #UnescoHeritage #ExploreDarjeeling #ToyTrainAdventures

The Darjeeling Toy Train, officially known as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), offers a picturesque journey through India’s mountainous terrain in the Eastern Himalayas. This historic railway, famed for its scenic views, colonial-era engineering, and cultural significance, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. Darjeeling Toy Train by Arne Hückelheim, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…

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British era steam engine, Ghum Railway Station, Darjeeling.

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(via Role of the British in the Darjeeling hill station) 

Learn about the rich history of Darjeeling as a hill station and sanatorium for the British during colonial times. Discover how the British pioneers were attracted to Darjeeling's lofty mountains with snow-covered peaks, bracing climate, and magnificent forests, which prompted them to establish a sanatorium and market there. Establishing a sanatorium and immigration led to the growth of employment opportunities and population. The article also delves into the tea plantation industry and the British educational legacy sustained in the Darjeeling hills. Additionally, the article provides insights into the development of transport and communication systems, such as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Ropeways, which played a crucial role in economic progress in the region.

Read more by following the link-

https://darjeelingheritage.com/role-of-the-british-in-the-darjeeling-hills/

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Darjeeling: A Land of Breathtaking Beauty

Darjeeling, located in the Indian state of West Bengal, is a town known for its breathtaking views of the Himalayas, lush tea plantations, and rich colonial history. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. History of Darjeeling: The name “Darjeeling” is derived from the Tibetan word “dorje,” which means thunderbolt, and “ling,” which means place. The…

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The Beauty and Charm of Darjeeling

Darjeeling mountain view Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Darjeeling is a quaint hill station in West Bengal, India. Known for its serene natural beauty, cultural heritage, and world-famous tea, this picturesque town attracts visitors from around the world. Here’s a guide to help you plan your trip to Darjeeling. Darjeeling rock garden Darjeeling is well connected by air, rail, and road.…

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If you were making that list, what would you consider the seven wonders of the railroad world?

Hm, putting me on the spot here!

I mentioned Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, PA for a reason.

Horseshoe Curve was completed in 1854. The purpose of it was to reduce the grade trains had to climb up through the mountains and avoid the much more time-consuming route of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. Today, there's a visitor center in the middle of the Curve, and railfans go there to watch trains go by and picnic outside.

As mentioned in the previous post, Tehachapi Loop is also impressive and I'd give it a spot - it legitimately looks like something out of someone's model train layout.

From above this doesn't even look real. But it's real!

I've seen some people put the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in West Bengal on their lists, and I'd agree with them. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a reason. It's narrow gauge, climbs up through the mountains, and is popular with tourists - and although it has some diesels it also still uses steam. Look at how cute this locomotive is.

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site for consideration is the Forth Bridge, in Scotland:

It's a cantilever railway bridge and was the longest cantilever bridge span in the world at the time of its opening, a title it held between 1890 and 1919. It's still the second longest today. In 2016 Scotland voted it as their greatest man-made wonder, an impressive feat in a country stereotyped as being chock full of civil and mechanical engineers.

For reaching incredible heights in the 19th century, look no further than the Ferrovías Central in Peru.

Designed by a Polish political exile named Ernest Malinowski, it was built in the 1870s and still operates today. What was known as the Callao, Lima & Oroya Railway at the time of its opening is still the second highest railroad in the world today, only being surpassed by the Qinghai-Tibet Railway over 100 years later.

It would be silly not to include the Trans-Siberian Railroad on this list - in terms of sheer scope, this thing is massive.

It's the longest railway line in the world. Nothing else even comes remotely close. Trips along it can take weeks depending on the speed the trains are running.

Lastly, for a more modern entry, I'd propose the Channel Tunnel linking England and France - at its lowest point, it's 246 feet below sea level. In terms of a modern feat of engineering, this one is definitely up there. It was completed the year I turned five, and it was a big deal even over here in the US.

Of course, the fun of this is coming up with your own! And I had to think pretty hard about this because I was trying to do it without using any locomotives, which would have been a cop-out!

Here are a few links to people having this debate online, in case you want to read more - 1, 2, 3, 4

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[Kalimpong, North Bengal, India]

My little trip to this hill station was a time that was to be worth talking about later when I think back about it. The chilly weather and the scenic beauty were all I could take in then. Unlike the plains (where I live), the atmosphere is calm, less chaotic and quiet, almost as if it's a separate part away from the country. Although a place that most of us want to spend our lives at, it is romanticized a lot.

But people overlook the difficulties of living in a place like that, apart from being excessively hardworking to live in a place like this. A good support from the government is also needed. While going back to the railway station, the person who dropped us off expressed his grief and frustration on the government, when my parents asked about the poor conditions of the road on the mountains. The roads are not constructed properly, a huge river flows near the national highway and the houses near that river (Teesta river) are almost hanging on the edge by the riverside, one heavy rainfall and it's all gone. They are always uncertain about what will happen next if there is a flood yet one can always see them smiling. The government doesn't seem to bat an eye on this.

Despite this place and my home (which is in the plains) being in the same state. Kolkata (where I live) the main attraction for tourists and home to many ministers, is being decorated with atrocious colourful lights spending heaps of money on it, which is not needed. Streetlights are enough. And building ridiculous monuments in the city that don't hold any connectivity with our culture, is a waste of money. Instead of spending so much amount on these things, they can easily invest in places like Kalimpong, Darjeeling, and the NH to make it easier for people living there. It helps secure their livelihood and save them from danger.

The government shouldn't turn a blind eye to this. Despite this rant or any other protests raised by the people who need help, they chose to prioritize their reputation and comfort over their people's welfare, is this the democracy we all vote for?

The first pic is an incident of a landslide, but there are places like this in Kalimpong where the roads are from the side and just a wooden plank is laid over it, instead of actually mending the road.

the second pic is of the Teesta River, it is a river with a heavy current.

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Loop on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India

British vintage postcard

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Darjeeling Toy Train

Darjeeling, a hill station in the Indian state of West Bengal, is famous for its breathtaking views, greenery, and the enchanting Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, it is known as the "toy train" This narrow-gauge railroad is a World Heritage Site. UNESCO, has been charming visitors with its unique technology since the late 19th century.READ MORE

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India Railways - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 0-4-0ST steam Locomotive Nr. 777 (Sharp Stewart & Co, Atlas Works, Manchester 3517 / 1889) por Historical Railway Images Por Flickr: On display at the Delhi Railway Museum

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Tea asks: Darjeeling and Matcha!

Cozy Tea-Themed OC Asks!

Darjeeling: Where does your OC feel most at home?

The Director is the sort where they seem to be at home in any circumstance. They either move in and out of most social circles, locations, and atmospheres with ease and delight, or they find a way to make it fun for themself, whether others enjoy it or not.

If you peel back every single goddamn identity and persona curated one over another like an asshole onion, Avci ironically feels most at ease travelling with a crew or found family of sorts. In another life, they might've taken well to the zee. Nowadays, they enjoy the railway. In the future, they might find another kind of locomotive to make home.

The Silvered Assistant unsurprisingly feels most at ease in Parabola. Her Parabolan self is her more genuine self, with the person and role in London feeling more forced. If she must be in London, she's most at home visiting the Stalwart Scholar's lab, or left alone in the highest parts of the Flit.

Matcha: What is your OC’s preferred little treat?

The Director always seemed fondest of turkish coffee and kebab.

The Silvered Assistant likes tea, preferably not English style. She will never admit how fond she was of the imported peaches the Alleged Protege used to give her.

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Cane Train Sandman‼️

(sanding the rails on narrow gauge field railways in Java (I think?) in the same manner as on the Darjeeling "toy train" in India)