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The final click before we start and the continuation of a wonderful journey... |
The next plan was to enjoy the journey on the World Heritage Niligiri Mountain Railway from Ooty to Coonoor. 19 kilometer stretch railway line covering 4 stations in between with a couple of tunnels and a looong bridge was a real stunning experience.
We reached an hour before the train arrival and though of exploring the station premises. The one thing which I noticed at first was that the railway station wasn't scary like the normal stations. It looked like a toy train railway and there was no fear of big trains that comes through.
I took my cam and began clicking almost everything in that place. Walked out of the station through the railway line, which took me to a place which looked like a play ground. I could see people playing cricket and the railway line passed right through it's center.
There were a couple of houses alongside the track and people were leisurely chatting and laughing, enjoying a beautiful afternoon.
Few clicks from Udagamandalam railway station and near by below:
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The iconic name display of the station and am right in front of it :) |
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I forced Ani to take one. The station was empty when we reached there. But suddenly started overflowing with the tourists. Everyone was eagerly looking forward for the train and a wonderful journey. |
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The railway crossing to the railway police station. |
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Isn't the paths are cute and lovely? |
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The old track controlling system which is bit ahead of the station. |
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The railway line which is adjacent to the houses. |
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Nice and complicated design :) |
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And the line passes through the center of their play ground :) Never felt like a railway path, rather like a recreation area for the people around. |
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Felt the meaning of peace for a moment. |
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Shot from the other side of the station. |
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Ani was soo happy to see the hero. A cute tiny train. But one of the world famous heritage site. |
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Not a train, but a moving cubicle. |
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Before the train starts, let's click some pics.... |
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Did all these crazy shots, but no one blocked us. |
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Tried a lot to find a match with the normal trains :) Only the engine looks similar. |
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The old steam engine wasn't there this time. The only bit of a disappointment. |
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