Notes on the Geography of Northern India: Shimla RailwayThe Simla Railway was never a financial success, and it's lost money ever since the government took it over in 1906. Still runs, though. Make default image size larger ![]() There are many tunnels along the narrow-gauge route. The smoke here isn't coming from an engine, though; it's from the women by the umbrella, who are roasting ears of corn. ![]() Oops, here comes the train. ![]() You could almost jump on. In fact, maybe you could. ![]() It's holding up traffic. ![]() Farther on, at Kandaghat, the track passes over a substantial bridge. ![]() Hours later, it rolls into Shimla. ![]() Entering the station. ![]() Another view. ![]() Side-tank steam-engine on display. |
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