India - Darjeeling Railway 2006. Part 1 - Around Siliguri Junction

Taken from 12 year old tapes. Please excuse any quality issues.
This is a look back at the first part of my second visit to this fascinating narrow gauge line. In 1881, the line was completed from Siliguri junction, on the broad gauge main line, all the way up into the Himalayan foothills to the summer camp of Darjeeling. In its 55 mile length, the line rises from 100 metres above sea level to around 2300 metres above sea level. The 2ft gauge 0-4-0 saddle tanks are surprisingly powerful and make a very distinctive sound as they blast their way up the mountain sides. Part 2 can be found at - • India - Darjeeling Rai...

[@saltleywsc]

Nice shot of an 040 Holy Cow class there as well !

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Ha ha ! You should hear the horn on it !

[@BhaktaTamang-rs3uy]

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[@Tom-Lahaye]

Very nice footage!
As I'm currently building a layout with this theme the footage shows me a lot of interesting detail, not only from the train and track but form the surroundings and road vehicles as well.
It's surely not an easy theme, to catch the atmosphere with it's cluttered and somewhat rundown appearance will be a real challenge.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you for that comment. Maybe Parts 2 to 6 will help too. Andy

[@domenicomiletta3677]

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[@RFBabaiDey]

Sir awesome coverage
I'm from Siliguri 💙

[@babukundubabukundu479]

love from siliguri ❤

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you! ..... Andy

[@asthaksangeetacademy7167]

Wonderful

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

This amazing little railway is a vital piece of India's heritage and must be saved ..... Andy

[@allanegleston4931]

the difference between the track of the narrow gauge(3 foot) and standard gauge for india( 5 foot 1 inch) is quite striking.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I think this particular flat crossing is the most dramatic anywhere in the world. It can still be viewed today, of course ..... Andy