Showing posts with label Trains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trains. Show all posts

Monday, September 13, 2010

Waiting for the train to cross the point where I am...

National railway Museum offers good opportunity for photographers on a field trip. I had posted some of the photos of my trip earlier in http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2010/01/photo-walk-in-national-railway-museum.html. The tracks

Waiting for the train to cross the point where I am...
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Pathankot-Jogindernagar Toy Train in Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh

Toy Train experience on Pathankot-Jogindernagar Railway Track in Himachal Pradesh : Posted by VJ SHARMA @ www.travellingcamera.com : I have spent one day in Kalka Shimla Toy train and few days back I had chance to travele in Pathankot-Jogindernagar Toy Train... Here are few photographs of that journey...Pathankot-Jogindernagar Toy Train crossing a bridge near Kangra....The distance of Pathankot from Kangra is 96 kilometers and Jogindar Nagar from Kangra is 69 kilometers... This toy train takes more time than normal plain area time as it travels at very low speed and as it is a single line so train stops to give passage to trains from other direction. The train passes through valleys, rivers, many beautiful towns and towards the last stretch of the journey having clear view to snow covered Dhauladhar mountain ranges...Narrow track for Pathankot-Jogindernagar Toy Train...Railway Track near Aehju which is a small railway station near to Bir Billing...Railway junction to give pass for other trains coming from other direction... Its single lane and narrow-gauge track...This is of course a different experience as compared to other journeys in Toy-Trains... If I compare it with Shimla Toy Train, chances of view to snow capped hills is less in case of Kalka-Shimla Toy Train... On this route there are some beautiful tea-gardens... On the other side Shimla-Kalka toy trains passes through various tunnels which is altogether a different experience...More details about trains on this route are available @ http://www.himachalpradesh.us/himachal/himachal_train2.php : I recommend reconfirming these details from IRCTC always... I have seen changes in schedule many times....As the train moves upward and this journey becomes more scenic with a distance view of snow capped Dhauladhar mountains..... Rivers become narrower with deep blue water and the train starts taking curves on hieghts... There are few tunnels in this track in comparison to Kalka-Shimla route...Toy Train passing through Pine Forests..
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Kandaghat Railway Station on the way to Kalka from Shimla

Small and Beautiful Railway Stations on Kalka-Shimla narrow track: Posted on www.travellingcamera.com by VJ: The Kalka-Shimla Railway built to connect the summer capital of India in 1903 at an altitude of 2076 meters offers a panoramic experience of the picturesque Himalayas from the shivalik foot hills at Kalka to several important points such as Dharampur, Solan, Kandaghat, Taradevi, Barog, Salogra, Summerhill, Shimla and beyond up to the silvery snow line near the towering peaks.Sonwara Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...Himalyan Queen waits for 30 minutes at this station to let Shivalik Express pass through.... KOTI Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...I have clicked these photographs during recent visit to Shimla.... We reach KOTI Railway Station after crossing longest Barog tunnel....Jabali Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...Kandaghat Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...Located at an altitude of 4680 ft above sea level Kandaghat is the nice place in Himachal Pradesh for you if are looking for a quiet and peaceful vacation. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh built his palace in Kandaghat after which this place received the attention. Raja Bhupinder Singh was the ruler of Patiala and when he was expelled from Shimla, he set up base in Kandaghat. Today, this is one of the most popular destinations to travel in India. A reflection of Kandaghat Railway Station on train window...Dharmpur Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka..Just 15 km from Kasauli on the National highway No.22 Dharampur has one of the best hospitals in India for the cure of tuberculosis. It is also connected by Kalka Shimla railway line.... Shoghi Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...SHoghi is a small town near Shimla and now its being developed as new tourist destination in Himachal. There are many resorts with good facilities in Shoghi and have reasonable arrangements for tourist groups..Kandaghat Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka..Delux Rail-Car standing @ Shoghi Station...Tara-Devi Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...Tara Devi temple is located on Tarav Parvat, in the western side of Shimla. Temple provides an overwhelming view of the mountains below and Shimla Town. Every year thousands of pilgrims visit Tara Devi temple, which has a great spiritual and heritage value. Historically speaking, the temple was built approximately 260 years ago ...Salogra Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka..Kalka Railway Station...Kalka is a town in the Panchkula district of Haryana in India. The name of the town is derived from the goddess Kali. The town is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and is a gateway to the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh. It is on the National Highway 22 between Chandigarh and Shimla and is the terminus of the Kalka-Shimla Railway. To the south of Kalka is Pinjore and the industrial town of Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh) is to the north on the NH 22. Industrial development has led to a continuous urban belt from Pinjore to Parwanoo, but Kalka remains largely unaffected by these developments. Nearby is Chandimandir Cantonment where the Western Command of the Indian army is based. SHIMLA became the summer capital of British India in 1864 and was also the headquarters of the British army in India. Prior to construction of the railway communication with the outside world was via village cart.The railway was constructed by the Delhi-Umbala-Kalka Railway Company commencing in 1898. The estimated cost of Rs 86,78,500, however, the cost doubled during execution of the project. Because of the high capital and maintenance cost, coupled with peculiar working conditions, the Kalka-Shimla Railway was allowed to charge fares that were higher than the prevailing tariffs on other lines. However, even this was not good enough to sustain the company and the Government had to purchase it on January 1, 1906 for Rs 1,71,00,000.


Located at an altitude of 4680 ft above sea level Kandaghat is the nice place in Himachal Pradesh for you if are looking for a quiet and peaceful vacation. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh built his palace in Kandaghat after which this place received the attention. Raja Bhupinder Singh was the ruler of Patiala and when he was expelled from Shimla, he set up base in Kandaghat. Today, this is one of the most popular destinations to travel in India.
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Monday, May 10, 2010

Sonwara: A Small and beautiful railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka

Small and Beautiful Railway Stations on Kalka-Shimla narrow track: Posted on www.travellingcamera.com by VJ: The Kalka-Shimla Railway built to connect the summer capital of India in 1903 at an altitude of 2076 meters offers a panoramic experience of the picturesque Himalayas from the shivalik foot hills at Kalka to several important points such as Dharampur, Solan, Kandaghat, Taradevi, Barog, Salogra, Summerhill, Shimla and beyond up to the silvery snow line near the towering peaks.Sonwara Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...Himalyan Queen waits for 30 minutes at this station to let Shivalik Express pass through.... KOTI Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...I have clicked these photographs during recent visit to Shimla.... We reach KOTI Railway Station after crossing longest Barog tunnel....Jabali Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...Kandaghat Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...Located at an altitude of 4680 ft above sea level Kandaghat is the nice place in Himachal Pradesh for you if are looking for a quiet and peaceful vacation. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh built his palace in Kandaghat after which this place received the attention. Raja Bhupinder Singh was the ruler of Patiala and when he was expelled from Shimla, he set up base in Kandaghat. Today, this is one of the most popular destinations to travel in India. A reflection of Kandaghat Railway Station on train window...Dharmpur Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka..Just 15 km from Kasauli on the National highway No.22 Dharampur has one of the best hospitals in India for the cure of tuberculosis. It is also connected by Kalka Shimla railway line.... Shoghi Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...SHoghi is a small town near Shimla and now its being developed as new tourist destination in Himachal. There are many resorts with good facilities in Shoghi and have reasonable arrangements for tourist groups..Kandaghat Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka..Delux Rail-Car standing @ Shoghi Station...Tara-Devi Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka...Tara Devi temple is located on Tarav Parvat, in the western side of Shimla. Temple provides an overwhelming view of the mountains below and Shimla Town. Every year thousands of pilgrims visit Tara Devi temple, which has a great spiritual and heritage value. Historically speaking, the temple was built approximately 260 years ago ...Salogra Railway Station on the way to Shimla from Kalka..Kalka Railway Station...Kalka is a town in the Panchkula district of Haryana in India. The name of the town is derived from the goddess Kali. The town is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and is a gateway to the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh. It is on the National Highway 22 between Chandigarh and Shimla and is the terminus of the Kalka-Shimla Railway. To the south of Kalka is Pinjore and the industrial town of Parwanoo (Himachal Pradesh) is to the north on the NH 22. Industrial development has led to a continuous urban belt from Pinjore to Parwanoo, but Kalka remains largely unaffected by these developments. Nearby is Chandimandir Cantonment where the Western Command of the Indian army is based. SHIMLA became the summer capital of British India in 1864 and was also the headquarters of the British army in India. Prior to construction of the railway communication with the outside world was via village cart.The railway was constructed by the Delhi-Umbala-Kalka Railway Company commencing in 1898. The estimated cost of Rs 86,78,500, however, the cost doubled during execution of the project. Because of the high capital and maintenance cost, coupled with peculiar working conditions, the Kalka-Shimla Railway was allowed to charge fares that were higher than the prevailing tariffs on other lines. However, even this was not good enough to sustain the company and the Government had to purchase it on January 1, 1906 for Rs 1,71,00,000.

The Kalka-Shimla Railway built to connect the summer capital of India in 1903 at an altitude of 2076 meters offers a panoramic experience of the picturesque Himalayas from the shivalik foot hills at Kalka to several important points such as Dharampur, Solan, Kandaghat, Taradevi, Barog, Salogra, Summerhill, Shimla and beyond up to the silvery snow line near the towering peaks.

CLICK HERE to see more photographs of other railway stations on the way to Shimla 
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Deluxe Rail-Car on Kalka-Shimla Narrow Track

Posted by Ripple (VJ) on PHOTO JOURNEY @ www.travellingcamera.com : Different Types of Toy-Trains from Kalka to Shimla: I was too late for reservation when I planned to come back to Kalka by Toy-Train. There are different types of Toy-Trains between Shimla and Kalka but its very important to get the reservation in advance...:Finally I reached Railway station and there are 130 waitings for Himalyan Queen and they asked me to get a normal ticket for 33 Rs for passenger train. YES : Ticket for 33 Rs for Kalka from Shimla. I asked for getting a reserved seat and he directed me to Room-14 to get seat reservation in Chair-Car in Passenger... Gentleman asked me to get seat in another Chair-car where one can grab a seat with 33 Rs ticket.. First Come First Serve System... I liked it (Difference between Delhi and Himachal ): ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography :
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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Kalka-Shimla Toy Train taking rest at Sonwara Railway Station on the way...

Long Wait time of Shimla-Kalka Toy Train gives enough time to appriciate the beauty of Himachal Pradesh: Posted by VJ on PHOTO JOURNEY @ www.travellingcamera.com : VJ, ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, VJ-Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography : Other Passengers waiting for other train to pass @ Sonwara Station
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Monday, February 15, 2010

Kalka-Shimla Himalyan Queen Waiting for other Train to pass @ Barog Railway Station

Long Wait time of Shimla-Kalka Toy Train gives enough time to appriciate the beauty of Himachal Pradesh: Posted by VJ on PHOTO JOURNEY @ www.travellingcamera.com : VJ, ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, VJ-Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography : Other Passengers waiting for other train to pass @  Sonwara Station

BAROG was the name of a British Engineer who was in charge of digging the longest tunnel in this rail network. He started his work from both ends of the hill and unfortunately the two ends didn't align and never meat. British government fined him for wasting govt money. He was under depression and committed suicide.

On your way you can see SOLAN BREWERY and many other small passenger stops. Shivalik exp took nearly 5 hours for us but other trains takes more than 6 hours to cover the distance of 96 KM. During my journey most of the rivers were dry or left with little water as this part of the State gets water through rain.
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Monday, February 8, 2010

Pressure wheel on the back-side of Train Boggy @ National Rail Museum, Delhi

National Rail Museum at Delhi is the focus of Rail Heritage of India...Museum has interesting collection of history, heritage, romance, nostalgia, fun, leisure and entertainment all at one place. Its Spread over 11 acres... The Museum promises to take the visitors on an exciting journey into the Railway history/heritage and depict their contribution to the industrial and economic progress of the country.....: Posted by VJ on PHOTO JOURNEY @ www.travellingcamera.com : VJ, ripple, Vijay Kumar Sharma, ripple4photography, Frozen Moments, photographs, Photography, ripple (VJ), VJ, Ripple (VJ) Photography, VJ-Photography, Capture Present for Future, Freeze Present for Future, ripple (VJ) Photographs , VJ Photographs, Ripple (VJ) Photography : Pressure wheel on the back-side of Train Boggy...Rail Museum is has an indoor gallary devoted to the display of various exhibits, models, records, photographs, coat of arms, documents n all.....

National Rail Museum at Delhi is the focus of Rail Heritage of India...Museum has interesting collection of history, heritage, romance, nostalgia, fun, leisure and entertainment all at one place. Its Spread over 11 acres...
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Two brooms resting against one of the Engines @ National Rail Museum

National railway Museum offers good opportunity for photographers on a field trip. I had posted some of the photos of my trip earlier in http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2010/01/photo-walk-in-national-railway-museum.html.Two brooms resting against one of the engines
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