Facility in Darjeeling toy train?

praveenpipara · Mar 3rd, 2008, 22:56

Hello

Is there a food facility in toy train?

Can you let us know the facilities available if any.

Thanks
Praveen

Nick-H · Mar 3rd, 2008, 23:16

Which toy train?

I am no train expert, but I think there are at least two that are given this name; the Blue Mountain (Nilgiris) Railway up to Ooty, and one in Darjeeling.

I've never been on either, but I've seen the Nilgiris train in the station, and it is pretty basic. It is only a five-hour trip. If I ever catch it I think I'll use the toilet before leaving!

...If that is the kind of facility you are thinking of?

JuliaF · Mar 3rd, 2008, 23:23

There's also the Neral - Matheran train, I think that's called a toy train too.

I did this last December, wonderful journey, but like Nick said pretty basic. No food available on the train - you can't even pass between carriages and the conductor has to swing round the outside of the train!

Can't remember about toilets but I very much doubt it ...

shashank.aggarwal · Mar 3rd, 2008, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I am no train expert, but I think there are at least two that are given this name; the Blue Mountain (Nilgiris) Railway up to Ooty, and one in Darjeeling.

There is one in Shimla too...

But OP has posted this in West Bengal Section, to it clearly shows that he means Darjeeling one.

Nick-H · Mar 4th, 2008, 00:00

Quote:

But OP has posted this in West Bengal Section, to it clearly shows that he means Darjeeling one.

Woops! Well caught out there.

Sorry Praveen.

At least I've learnt about a few more toy trains

shere · Mar 4th, 2008, 01:17

The 5:30 Kalka Shimla train (sorry forgot its name) does stop at Barog and load up with food. I was in 1st Chair Class and there was no charge for the food. Not sure what people in the other classes got.

praveenpipara · Mar 4th, 2008, 05:47

I didnt know everyone out is so smart..

I had actually put this in Westbengal, so implicit assumption was for the darjeeling toy train..

Any answers now to my initial question

I have an infant so was wondering as its quite a long journey of 7.5 hours with almost no stops (more than a minute).

Thanks
Praveen

machadinha · Mar 4th, 2008, 06:01

You'd hope their site has something on it, but I find it crap to navigate, so I'll leave that up to you

: http://www.dhr.in/

Try searching the web for +darjeeling +"toy train," of for "Darjeeling Himalayan Railway" as it's really called.

There appears to be some fan club here: http://www.dhrs.org/

friendshpbells · Apr 25th, 2008, 14:14

talked 2 mr banarjee tourist officer indian railway on phone
he says njp darz rail is not running
dates times not fixed
local strikes et all

mikewill · Apr 25th, 2008, 14:34

Hello Praveen

There are no facilities on the train. It does stop long enough at some of the stations to get a snack or cup of tea from shops. The train track basically runs alongside the road all the way, criss-crossing it every few hundred yards. It even goes through the main street of villages. The train sounds its klaxon every time it crosses the road so it's not too peaceful. Takes pretty much all day to do the full trip from NJP to Darjeeling. You may prefer to go up by jeep and then get a steam hauled train from Ghoom to Darj. I would next time!

If you're going from Kolkata, don't rely on making the connection with the Darjeeling Express - the narrow gauge train doesn't wait, as we found out.

Incidentally, the trip up to Ooty on the Nilgiri mountain railway is a delight, going through forest and tea plantations. We had a great view of the wild elephants that stopped the train briefly!

Mike

Mar 3rd, 2008, 22:56	#1
praveenpipara Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 8	Facility in Darjeeling toy train? Hello Is there a food facility in toy train? Can you let us know the facilities available if any. Thanks Praveen Last edited by machadinha : Mar 4th, 2008 at 01:34. Reason: adjusted title

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,654	Which toy train? I am no train expert, but I think there are at least two that are given this name; the Blue Mountain (Nilgiris) Railway up to Ooty, and one in Darjeeling. I've never been on either, but I've seen the Nilgiris train in the station, and it is pretty basic. It is only a five-hour trip. If I ever catch it I think I'll use the toilet before leaving! ...If that is the kind of facility you are thinking of? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,449	You'd hope their site has something on it, but I find it crap to navigate, so I'll leave that up to you : http://www.dhr.in/ Try searching the web for +darjeeling +"toy train," of for "Darjeeling Himalayan Railway" as it's really called. There appears to be some fan club here: http://www.dhrs.org/ __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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praveenpipara Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 8	I didnt know everyone out is so smart.. I had actually put this in Westbengal, so implicit assumption was for the darjeeling toy train.. Any answers now to my initial question I have an infant so was wondering as its quite a long journey of 7.5 hours with almost no stops (more than a minute). Thanks Praveen

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mikewill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Exeter, England Posts: 266	Hello Praveen There are no facilities on the train. It does stop long enough at some of the stations to get a snack or cup of tea from shops. The train track basically runs alongside the road all the way, criss-crossing it every few hundred yards. It even goes through the main street of villages. The train sounds its klaxon every time it crosses the road so it's not too peaceful. Takes pretty much all day to do the full trip from NJP to Darjeeling. You may prefer to go up by jeep and then get a steam hauled train from Ghoom to Darj. I would next time! If you're going from Kolkata, don't rely on making the connection with the Darjeeling Express - the narrow gauge train doesn't wait, as we found out. Incidentally, the trip up to Ooty on the Nilgiri mountain railway is a delight, going through forest and tea plantations. We had a great view of the wild elephants that stopped the train briefly! Mike

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