India - Ingall Collection, Darjeeling Part 5, Tindharia - Kurseong, 2005

Tony Ingall Collection - Dajeeling Himalayan Railway Part 3
A ride on the Darjeeling Railway, or Toy Train as it's called locally, is really a must for every steam railway enthusiast. It winds its way from the bustling towns of Jalpaiguri and Siliguri into the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range. The steep climb is achieved a mix of small diesels and the wonderful B Class steam pannier tanks, which are well over 100 years old.
In this Part 5, the train continues the steep climb from Tindharia to Kurseong, high in the clouds, where the train passes through the main street to access the station.
This was recorded by my good friend, Tony Ingall, while I was recording my own footage alongside him. I regret to admit that the back of my head features several times in Tony's recordings. I apologise to him for that right now!
Part 4 is at - • India - Ingall Collect...
Part 6 is at - • India - Ingall Collect...
Part 7 is at - • India - Ingall Collect...
Recorded in January 2005 by Tony Ingall.

[@saltleywsc]

superb set of videos thanks for sharing ! The works reminded me of my depot when i first stated my apprentice ship in the 60s !

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

That's my pleasure. I'm glad you're enjoying, Merv. I don't think the working practices have changed much since the line was built in the 19th century ........ Andy

[@tomas5376]

Such a pleasant but treacherous ride! Gracias 👍✌️😊🙏🏼🚂🚂🚂

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

The scenery is amazing on this line. Safety depends on the man hanging on to the front of the locomotive! ........ Andy

[@ronniescott5179]

Good video. The old loco sounds to have blow by so will be loosing power.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

They're not brilliantly maintained .... Andy

[@raymondleggs5508]

Exhaused sounding locomotive

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

These little locomotives are way over 100 years old. I think maybe they are exhausted!! ..... Andy

[@kewinjoephilip7870]

Is 2:11 Agony point loop?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Yes. This is Agony Point, just above Tindharia. This isn't my own recording, of course. For my recording, look here - ruclips.net/video/vDkwqo7X7F0/видео.html ...... Andy

[@raymondleggs5508]

Chicken almost run over by train!

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

That happens a lot in India ...... Andy