Newman's Guide to Darjeeling and Its Surroundings, Historical Descriptive e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Having partaken of chota hazri, the traveller next proceeds to see his light baggage placed on the miniature train, which is in waiting for him at the other end of the platform. This line, two feet gauge, is perhaps one Of the greatest feats of engineering skill in the world, and the journey from the plains to Darjeeling is an experience to be remembered for a life-time. The locomotives were con structed by Messrs. Sharp, Stewart co. Of Glasgow, and are capable of taking a train of 50 tons up a gradient of l in 25 the carriages are arranged with a view to the utmost comfort for the traveller, whether in fine or un settled weather. Before describing the journey to Darjeeling, we will give a short history of the origin Of this mountain railway.