Historic Toy Trains of India was mostly run by Steam Locomotives , World-class engineering built during British era. Mountain railways run on a historic path carved through the mountains passing through scenic valleys exposing views of ethereal beauty. Trains attained status of UNESCO World Heritage Site

1. STEAM EXPRESS
STEAM EXPRESS

2. STEAM EXPRESS
 Historic Toy Trains of India was mostly run by Steam Locomotives ,
World-class engineering built during British era.
 Mountain railways run on a historic path carved through the mountains
passing through scenic valleys exposing views of ethereal beauty.
 Trains attained status of UNESCO World Heritage Site
 Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
 Kalka–Shimla Railway
 Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

3. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, West Bengal
 One of the oldest train routes in India, the Darjeeling Himalayan
Railway is operational since 1881.
 Steering through steep rolling plains and breathtaking valleys, this train
journey promises you an unforgettable ride passing through 505
bridges, over its entire route of 80 kms.
 The route runs from New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal to
Darjeeling via Siliguri, Kurseong, and Ghum.
 The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway makes steep climbs through a
number of reverses and loops, one of the most breathtaking being the
Batasia Loop between Ghum and Darjeeling.
 The route runs from New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal to
Darjeeling via Siliguri, Kurseong, and Ghum.
 On 2nd Dec 1999, UNESCO declared DHR as World Heritage Site &
Mountain Railway of India

4. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, West Bengal

5. Kalka-Shimla Railway, Himachal Pradesh
 Constructed in 1903 as an easy access to reach the erstwhile summer
capital of British rulers.
 Kalka-Shimla toy train passes through verdant valleys lined with pine
and oak trees for 96 kms through 20 railway stations, 103 tunnels, 800
bridges, and an incredible 900 curves lasting the journey for 5 hours.
 The last tunnel #103 is considered to be the longest and one of the
most haunted tunnels in India.
 On 8th July 2008, , the Kalka-Shimla Railway became part of the World
Heritage Site & Mountain railways of India

6. Kalka-Shimla Railway, Himachal Pradesh

7. Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Tamil Nadu
 The 46 kms route starting from Mettupalayam in Coimbatore to Ooty
via Coonoor was completed in 1908 after a rigorous hard-work through
thick and hilly forests.
 The train meanders through lush green valleys and steep curves
consisting of 250 bridges and 16 tunnels.
 Nilgiri Mountain Railway is famous for the song Chaiyya
Chaiyya from Dil Se. You can experience this bliss on a holiday to
Ooty.
 In Jul 2005, UNESCO added the Nilgiri Mountain Railway as an
extension to the World Heritage Site & Mountain Railways of India.

8. Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Tamil Nadu

9. Matheran Hill Railway, Maharashtra
 A narrow train route of 21 kms carved through the verdant valleys of
Western Ghats was completed in the year 1907.
 Although the route is small, the journey takes around two and a half
hours from its starting point in Neral, located between Matheran and
Pune.
 There are talks about UNESCO considering the prospect of assigning
the world heritage status to Matheran Hill Railway.

10. Matheran Hill Railway, Maharashtra

11. FAIRY QUEEN
Oldest Locomotive Engine

12. Construction
 Built in the year 1855 at Leeds, England by Kitson,
Thompson, Hewitson
 Coal-Fired engine powered by two cylinders with power
output of 130 horsepower producing top speed of 40 kmph
 Built for the 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Indian meter guage &
has a 2-2-2 wheel arrangement

13. History
 Owned by East Indian Railway Company.
 Reached Kolkata in the year 1855.
 Given a fleet number “21 & 22” by its owner.
 Initially the locomotive hauled light mail trains in West
Bengal, running from Howrah to Raniganj.
 Hauled troop trains during the Indian rebellion of 1857.
 Later consigned to line construction duty in Bihar, where
it served until 1909.

14. Recognitions
 Certified by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the
world’s oldest steam locomotive in regular operation.
 The train received a National Tourism Award for the most
innovative and unique tourism project in 1999.

15. Steam Locomotive- WP 7161
 Built at Chittranjan Locomotive Workshop in 1965 & easily
recognized by its cone shaped bulging nose ,with a silver
star devise painted on it.
 The train trip has been named as Steam Express Tour &
departs every 2nd & 4th Saturday morning from New Delhi
to Alwar.
 Tourist travel in comfort of Air-Conditioned Chair Car
Saloon Car hauled by a steam engine & go back 50 years in
time for once-in-a lifetime experience.

16. Steam Locomotive

17. Thank you for listening !!