India - Darjeeling Railway 2006. Part 6 - Through the streets of Darjeeling to the Bazaar

Taken from 12 year old tapes. Please excuse any quality issues.
This is a look back at the final part of my second visit to this fascinating narrow gauge line. In 1881, the line was completed from Jalpaiguri and 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.
In this final sequence, we take our train along the rarely used extension to Darjeeling Bazaar and then we return downhill towards Siliguri.and the end of our visit. All in all, it's been a memorable few days on this, the only railway line to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site - a must see for any steam railway enthusiast.

[@nirajbrahman9371]

Missing this day because my father work in this trian love u papa and my moom

[@sachinsingh-rh6fq]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever...love this train so much...

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

The Darjeeling Railway is unique in the world. It's a marvellous piece of India's heritage ....... Andy

[@madhukarlama875]

Truly the British Govt have done a great for the people of Darjeeling. Yes they may have their own interest on it. But till now the tourist still loves to ride on toy train.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

It's a great tourist attraction for the area. I hope it can be kept operating ...... Andy

[@sudhirtamang4564]

Good capture! Is this video is of 2006?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Yes. The video was recorded in 2006 but uploaded more recently ..... Andy

[@sudhirtamang4564]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam sir,Ok,thanks !

[@sudhirtamang4564]

The staring or departing point is not Darjeeling it's Kurseong,Is this train arriving from Siliguri Junction or NJP?

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

This train is from Siliguri Junction and goes all the way to Darjeeling (and as far as the Bazaar in Darjeeling). The whole line was still operating in 2006 when this was recorded .... Andy

[@sudhirtamang4564]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam sir,Ok,thanks !

[@sudhirtamang4564]

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[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

@@sudhirtamang4564 Me!! Andy!

[@sudhirtamang4564]

@@AndyDandanFisherSteam sir,Ok,again,thanks a lot !

[@ryoukwjdbwopqmqpzl73819]

Looks like 19th century

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Apart from all the road traffic, of course. Otherwise the railway has changed little since the 19th century ...... Andy

[@Shiraz687]

1st

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'm guessing that's a favourable comment !! ..... Thank you ....... Andy