About Darjeeling himalayan railway The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is a narrow gauge railway that connects the town of Darjeeling with the nearby town of Ghum, at an altitude of 2,258 meters. The railway is also known as the Toy Train, due to its small size. The railway was built between 1879 and 1881, and is the second oldest mountain railway in the world, after the Mount Washington Cog Railway in the United States. The railway is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The railway is a popular tourist attraction, and is often used by visitors to Darjeeling to travel to Ghum.
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The railway is also used by the locals to travel between the two towns. The railway has a total length of just over 8 kilometers, and has a maximum gradient of 1 in 33. The railway is single track, and has a number of bridges and tunnels. The railway is staffed by a small team of engineers and operators, who are responsible for maintaining the railway and operating the trains. The railway operates a fleet of two steam locomotives and four passenger carriages. The locomotives are mainly used for tourist services, while the carriages are used for both tourist and local services. The railway operates a number of tourist services between Darjeeling and Ghum. The most popular service is the โJoy Rideโ, which operates between the two towns six times a day. The Joy Ride costs Rs. 85 (US$1.30) for a one-way journey. The railway also operates a number of local services between Darjeeling and Ghum. The most popular service is the โ localsโ, which operates between the two towns six times a day. The locals cost Rs. 10 (US$0.15) for a one-way journey.
