India - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, 2006 (Trailer)
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- This is a trailer only ... the full 41 minute video was available on Sellfy as a chargeable item. However, I have decided to release the second part through You Tube and will, in all probability, release the full Part 1 on You Tube eventually. Please watch this space !!
We follow a 2006 chartered steam train from Siliguri (after a brief visit to Jalpaiguri) to the terminus in Darjeeling, 48 miles away and 2100 metres (6890 feet) higher in the Himalayan foothills. Part 1 covers the journey from Siliguri to Tindharia, where the company's workshops are based. The DHR 2ft gauge line is seen crossing the 5ft 6in gauge Indian Railways mainline. There follows a lengthy section of street running before the railway commences its climb into the mountains. During the steepest part of the climb, there are a number of loops (spirals) and reverses (zig-zags) in order to gain altitude in a short distance. Later on the journey to Darjeeling, there is some spectacular street running right through the middle of village shopping streets. These will feature in Part 2 of the video. The line became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
3 little princess are so so cute
I Love my India ❤️
Me too ..... Andy
This is absolutely fascinating! Thanks for sharing this great video.
My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Andy
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Another such excellent train is in Ooty, The Nilgris, Tamilnadu. Breath taking scenery during the entire five hours of journey.
Yes, I know it. There were several narrow gauge railways built to serve the hill stations. Andy
Proud to be born in Darjeeling ...having seen this from my childhood ..it still amaazes me how these engines carry the bogies in such steeper lines
A great privilege for you. Andy
Yes
Hehehe truly man.. N the saddest thing is I m yet to experience this beauty despite being a bong 🙁
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Great shots! Steep grades! Reminds me of the Keddy “Y” many times over🚂
It really is an amazing railway. There are numerous spirals and z reverses. It needs saving urgently .... it's on the brink right now. Andy
Proud of my hometown Darjeeling
You're very lucky to live in such beautiful surroundings ....... Andy
Thanks for uploading this video
That's my pleasure. Please take a look at the whole India Playlist - th-cam.com/play/PLNKEdhmODMJww1jGexEkc8MAu44uTSlvy.html ....... Andy
Great amazing Himalayan Railway. Hats off to all skilled drivers and coworkers....
They're doing a great job to keep this line running under very difficult circumstances ...... Andy
Phantastic railway-line and phantastic video.
Thank you very much ...... Andy
Superb hill station..thank u Mr.Andy for sharing such a beautiful video clip. Anand from Bangalore Karnataka.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please take a look at the playlist too. You may find some more videos that you like. th-cam.com/play/PLNKEdhmODMJww1jGexEkc8MAu44uTSlvy.html ........ Andy
I have being to Darjeeling November 2018 was awesome and Gangtok also
I agree. It's an amazing railway line. Andy
Excellent. Marvellous shoot. Animesh.
Thanks for your kind comment, Animesh.
Andy
Amazing!!!! Nothing like the Great Indian Railways!!!
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I've decided to release the second half of the journey on You Tube rather than as a seperate purchase. Watch this space!
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Three little baby girl were cute at 1 39
Outstanding really enjoying
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The three little girls at 1:39 have me grinning still. Oh, nice railway vid, too. I was especially interested in the zig-zag operation. I plan to look for the full length video.
Thanks.
This is just a very brief snippet of what I have on video. I really must get it all uploaded some time. India is wonderful !
Andy and Dandan Fisher
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In school times I read about Dargeeling in my book. It is in hama liability mountain area must be cold city. I wish to visit India, Taj Mahal, Shiplake and Dargeeling. Engr Nabi Bakhsh Marwat Lahore
I can thoroughly recommend a visit to this line ( and the rest of India too ) ...... Andy
Fantastic video
GREAT .GOD'S GIFT FOR INDIANS
It's a fabulous railway but, sadly, struggling to survive right now because of a lack of visitors. Get out there everyone!
It's not so much the lack of visitors as the lack of maintaining the famous old Hill Cart Road along side which the World Heritage railway track and train runs, which gets ravaged by landslides, mudslides and deforestation during the monsoon rains, needless to mention the waste and cellophane plastic clogging the once beautiful streamlets and waterfalls. Civic sense is lacking.
A ride on this train is the only reason I'd visit India.
kyrg there are lots of things to visit India along with this ....
Very nice.
India is not only a country but a world it self.
Mr. Kyrg. Thank you for liking our country. Moreover you travel in Konkan Rail in Ghat (Forest) sections is also amazing. See the travelling spots In Net
Proud of my hometown Darjeeling
Ну очень душевно. Благодарю!
Спасибо за ваш комментарий
Thank you for your comment
..... Andy
You video took me back to my college days in Darjeeling. We would often get down at the Z and one day we were left in my the lerch!! Nostalgia for me.
What great memories you must have. I'm pleased that my video brought a few back for you! ....... Andy
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam I studied in Dr. Graham's Homes Kalimpong and only longed for a ride on the Tou train. Going to Mt. Hermon Training College in Darj, gave us all the opportunity to take a joy ride ever so often and on student concession right to Calcutta. 1973 and 1974!!
@@kevin_jeankevin4803 Great memories ..... Andy
I love Paschim Bengal Darjeeling
It's a fascinating railway. Please see my playlist -
th-cam.com/play/PLNKEdhmODMJww1jGexEkc8MAu44uTSlvy.html
Just awesome 😃😃😃
Agreed !! Andy
Yes I love my india
I must agree with you. India is a marvellous country. I love it too! ..... Andy
So beautiful video And very nice little
Rail
I agree. Thank you for your comment ..... Andy
Sir Very Good ... Keep it Up.
Salute indian railway
Jst Too cute.. The pride of our WB😍🤗
It's a remarkable railway and must be kept alive. Andy
Low traffic siliguri-dj roads ...wow those memorable days with less pplz
This Steam locomotive is So Adorable
Great captured ❤❤
I'm glad you enjoyed my video ... Andy
So nice
The Darjeeling Railway is certainly spectacular. Andy
Yaar bada hi gazab ka train hai ye aise trains aur Railway ko hamesha jinda rakhna chahiye kyoki ki ye sab ek gazab ka dharohar hai ek gazab sa feeling hai ye joki hamesha ek naya ahsas karayega.....
I'm sorry. I can't translate that. Andy
Great video ! :)
Thank you ....... Andy
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam You're welcome :)
Parece de brinquedo! Muito bom!
It's known locally as "The Toy Train" !! Andy
I love Darjeeling and also toy train the world heritage
It's a valuable piece of history which must be saved !! Andy
This train is really super cool
It's a great 50 mile journey up into the Himalayan foothills ..... Andy
Cherish this old style for ever.
They're wonderful machines, for sure !
Absolutely
Very nice! Great 👍👍👍
It's a great little railway. Thank you for your comment ...... Andy
I love darjeeling
It's a fabulous railway line but is struggling to survive. It's be a disaster if it closed down. Please visit there if you can !! ..... Andy
treasure of india
I agree !! Andy
really beautiful
I agree. This line is one of the experiences of the world and must be saved. Andy
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People of Darjeeling rockzzzzz
:-) I'm sure they do! ..... Andy
Bahut sundar
I agree. It's a beautiful line. Try to visit there if you haven't yet !! Andy
LINDOS LUGARES !
Certamente é lindo
...... Andy
Nice train and great india
It's a fabulous little railway and a great tourist attraction.
Andy
3 little baby so cute 😘😘😁😁
They were sweet little girls! They'll be young adults by now though! .... Andy
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NICE VIDEO THANKS.
Awesome..
Thank you for your comment. It's a wonderful railway for sure. Andy
Great job. Love it
Thank you, Sibaji. I love this railway too .... Andy
il visit darjeeling oneday when i get tym👌👋
You'll have to be quick. The railway is on the point of closing for good. Not enough passengers riding.
Every day thinking to tour north india,
If you get the chance do visit the Darjeeking Railway ... it's a truly memorable experience.
Andy
I took this train up to Darjeeling in 1985,seating on the foot board of the bogey next to the engine,watched the operating staff very closely,all of whom we're Nepalese men,very energetic & jovial. Now diesel locomotive has replaced the steam engine, yet the journey is very charming if one has time to watch the meandering sojurn through the mountains.
There were diesels operating many of the regular service trains when I recorded this in 2006. It's to be hoped, though, that a fleet of steam locos will be kept operable for the sake of India's heritage. In reality the diesels are almost as bad polluters as the steam locos, however, the pollution isn't as visible as the particulates from a steam loco. They are still destroying our climate though ..... Andy
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam
At present the steam engines are only operational for joy ride service. Between Darjeeling and Ghum Station via Batasia loop. Pulling Maximum of 3 carriage depending on the number of ticket sold.
There are 2 heritage joy ride service per day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. Though often the evening service gets cancelled due to rain, visibility or poor weather conditions.
Steam loco service is no longer operational for the entire route. Though Indian Railways official press release states that for movie production, one may apply for booking an entire train and if logistically possible on given dates, Indian Railways may provide the service with steam loco.
All steam engines are now located at Darjeeling steam loco shade. Loco Shade is right beside the station at Darjeeling, right on the main road. Many locos are getting cannibalized to keep few alive for the joy ride service. It's a hearth breaking scene to watch them in such tear down condition.
Steam Loco fleet are now well over 125+ years old but those which are on active service, they are just mesmerizing to watch.
Rode the heritage joy ride service few weeks back. Wish they had kept at least one running between NJP (Siliguri) and Darjeeling. However, local Railway staff says, it's better this way. At least this smaller joy ride duty would keep the steam service alive for many more years by extending the life span of the remaining engines.
Thanks.
@@LazyTourer Thanks for that information .... Andy
I love Darjeeling
It is a wonderful little railway line .... Andy
Very nice.
Thank you. It's a great railway that must be saved. Andy
Very beatufuul
The Darjeeling is a great piece of engineering. Andy
Unik banget jalurnya. I like it
Thanks. I like it too!! Andy
Iya
narrow gauge is so cute! perfect for a small town 😍😎✔️
This railway is known locally as the Toy Train ....... Andy
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam unique! it must be maintained& preserved🤩✔️
@@chocolatnoir1108 We hope that will happen but it is currently under threat of closure by the Indian authorities ....... Andy
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam so sad😥 it can be a good tourism attraction. but it is understandable because that might happen anywhere in the world. where it is no longer profitable. and ppl dont realize that railways can reduce traffic jams😪
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Thank you for your comment .... Andy
mind blowing video , this is
Maine travelling ki hai bahut Mja ata hai...
It's a great experience Srikant. Andy
Very interesting....wow
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Please take a look at our channel. We have almost 1000 videos of steam trains.
Andy
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam thank you
Que lindo amei eu adimiro muito a uniáo entre voces e acho muito legal a simplisidades de voces so achei muito perigoso as pesoas e as criansinhas na linha do trem aqui no Brasil tambem e mais pergoso ainda pprque os trem aqui corem de mais e nâo podem parar rapido so bem depois e muiti legal dimais ver estes vidioo
Thank you for your comment. The Darjeeling Railway is a very special line. I hope it can continue. India too is a unique country. You should visit there if you ever get the chance! Andy
super
Thank you! Andy
Indian railways is the best railway in the world
I'm not sure I'd say they're the "best" ..... certainly the "best used" in the world. Although Darjeeling is struggling to earn enough money to survive right now.
British engineering....Thanks UK.
The British did some good and some bad around the world !!
Modi Ka beta hai kya be tu bolta hai Indian railway is best. Awr kon se country Ka railway system dekha hai tu.
That's indeed a marvellous part of engineering!! zigzag climbing.. in fact the Peruvian Railways also have the same system of climbing up the Andes.
I'm sorry to sound like a colonialist ... but built by the British, of course !!
Andy and Dandan Fisher ...absolutely!! no doubt about that...in fact I admit that some things established by the British are worth a treasure!!!
My Father was Railway Deiver
Great darjiling himalayan railway
I have much more footage unpublished yet. I'm working on it - watch this space !
Wow beutifull
Thanks for your comment, Malkit. I agree, this railway is a marvellous piece of engineering ..... Andy
#nomotovlog mantap nih jalur persimpangan rel modern dgn rel masa dulu
Ada baiknya untuk menjaga beberapa lokomotif bersejarah tetap beroperasi, saya pikir
It's good to keep a few historical locomotives operating I think .... Andy
Behatarin
यह बहुत कम रेलवे है
yah bahut kam relave hai
It's a great little railway
...... Andy
Nice video
Thank you !! Andy
Super nice place
The Darjeeling Railway is truly a magnificent location. I have much more video still to process from here. Sadly the railway is struggling to survive right now - not enough visitors.
Nice.
It's a fascinating railway for sure ........ Andy
Cool
I'm pleased that you enjoy my videos ...... Andy
😅какой милинький паравозик💋
Дарджилингская железная дорога - изумительное произведение инженерного искусства. Пожалуйста, посмотрите мои другие видео об этой железной дороге. The Darjeeling Railway is a marvellous piece of engineering. Please watch my other videos on this railway. th-cam.com/play/PLNKEdhmODMJww1jGexEkc8MAu44uTSlvy.html ..... Andy
Those are amazing little engines that handle those steep grades and tight curves, and to think they've been doing it for well over 100 years.
+Chris9017 Got to agree with that !
Brilliant video shots of this amazing chugging beauty. Proud of our Indian Railways.....lots of memories of growing up with train journeys.
This line is a marvellous piece of history. I must say, I love India - a must visit for any European or American. (You're not THE Ravi Shankar I'm guessing !!!) Andy
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It certainly is a spectacular setting for a railway ..... Andy
jai bharat barash
now I get it, instead of making turns which are impossible it backs up and climbs zig zag .... smart system, really ...
Of course it's a smart system .... built by the British ;-))
well instead of using a complicated geared track system like the trains in the Swiss Alps, they sort of zig zag up and down the step hill, how much is its altitude ?
The railway climbs to over 2000 metres.
it's a lot ... wow !
Hi. The highest railway station is Ghoom, which is also termed as the highest railway station in the world at 2450 meters. After Ghoom, the line climbs down to around 2100 meters at Darjeeling
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I think this means "antique"! Thanks for your comment.
very good film
Thank you for your kind comment.
i went on this train in march 1968 (golly!) and well remember the loop where the railway crosses itself, at 3.00 in this film. a man squatted on the front footplate with a bucket of sand, and on this sharp corner and steep incline, he threw sand onto the rails to make the wheels stick. but this was nothing to the rangoon to mandalay train, in 1986, which seemed to bounce on the rails in the most terrifying way. yet so far as i know it never actually bounced off, which may be because burma is a buddhist country. love your film, the steady camera, the muted colours, the marvellous visual images. absolutely glorious! a beautiful film-making achievement.
Thank you so much !
Could you provide the link of part 2 of this video?...somehow it's not appearing in my "to watch" list.
I haven't produced Part 2 ! I'm going to re-edit my whole collection when I get the time - watch this space !
0:42 intersection of 2 gauge class....
Yes. One is the 2 feet narrow gauge, the other is broad gauge at 5 feet 6 inches ..... Andy
@@AndyDandanFisherSteam And Meter Gauge also Sir
The Z wasn't for the turns, it was to ease the steepness of the climb.
I think we make that clear in the description Roger. Thanks anyway. I've put the whole journey on to You Tube now. Please see my India playlist - th-cam.com/play/PLNKEdhmODMJww1jGexEkc8MAu44uTSlvy.html
Such a cool video.how much time did it take for u to reach Ghum?
Thanks for your comment. I'm afraid I don't remember how long it took. This was filmed 12 years ago. Sorry. Andy
Andy and Dandan Fisher u should visit india again.hope we were a good host last time 😁
Dandan and I have visited India twice and we absolutely love the place. We hope to make at least one more visit to the north east and travel into Nepal but there is so much world out there to see ! Andy
Fantastic place and scenary!!!
Renato RS Brasil
India is a fabulous country generally. I love it. I've been to Brasil only briefly - a stop off in Rio on the way to Argentina and Chile. Andy
This engines are now retired. They have two disel engines now a days.
This was recorded 12 years ago, of course. I believe and hope they still have steam locomotives which can be operated if necessary. Andy
Good railway
Mandeep L .akra
really assume
❤️❤️❤️👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
What a air purifier 😬😬😘😘😘
I agree that steam locomotives are bad polluters. Most of what you can see in the smoke, though, are the particulates which fall to the ground rapidly. The real damage is done by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. These are given out in just as large a quantity by road vehicles, aircraft, ships and power stations. There are only a tiny number of steam locos left working and they are beautiful and fascinating machines. They are a valuable relic from our industrial past and need to be saved from destruction. The pollution from these few steam locos is TINY compared to the pollution from the billions of road vehicles, aircraft and ships in the world. Getting rid of just a handful of steam locomotives will make no difference to the world but getting rid of the pollution from road vehicles would probably sort the problem in one move. If you’d like to save our Earth from disaster, please get rid of your car or motor bike, don’t buy anything that has been delivered by air, sea or lorry, switch off your electricity at home, never go on holiday by aircraft or car. Not easy, is it?
Andy
Yah train kis jagah ke hai Bhai ,.
Plz baatlaiye..
Derjeeling..West Bengal
It polite to the environment
Pollution is a serious problem for our planet. However, there's a lot of misunderstanding around. Firstly, there is just a tiny number of steam locos still working and the damage from them is also tiny. They are really important relics of a 200 year history of steam power. The real damage is done by jet aircraft and road vehicles. I have a car - and you probably do too! There are many millions of road vehicles in the world all creating invisible pollution. What could we use? Electricity is still generated in most places by burning coal. Electricity is not an answer unless we produce it entirely with solar/wind/wave power. This is a long way off. Closing the Darjeeling Railway would make absolutely no difference to the environment and might, in fact, worsen it because each train would be replaced by 3 or 4 buses! Andy
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I m from Siliguri also
So you will know this line well. You are lucky to be able to ride the line whenever you like! ...... Andy
Three sweet dolls at 01:39...
Cute, eh? Andy