The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR), colloquially called the "Toy Train" by locals, is a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 + 3 ⁄ 8 in) metre gauge railway in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India, built by the British in 1908. [1] The railway is operated by the Southern Railway [2] and is the only rack railway in India. The railway relies on its fleet of steam ...

The only rack railway in India runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty scaling an elevation of 326m to 2203m in a time span of five hours. Travelling by Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a vacation in itself as the enticing long journey promises the opportunity to witness panoramic views in abundance.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway offers the travellers truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Nilgiri Mountain Range is one of the most picturesque spots in the world. Covered in lush greenery, with majestic mountains forming a stunning backdrop, the …

Nilgiri Mountain Railway, also known as Toy Train in Ooty, is one of the key attractions of the popular hill station Ooty. Such is the train's popularity and history that it was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005.

Oct 23, 2024 · The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a masterpiece of engineering, combining Swiss technology with British innovation to conquer the challenging terrain of the Nilgiri Hills. The section between Mettupalayam and Ooty, with its steep gradients and sharp curves, showcases the expertise and vision of the railway engineers of the past.

Dec 20, 2023 · Onboard the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, travel 46 km in 5 leisurely hours, wrapped in nature's bounty throughout. The charm of train journeys remains uncontested: a leisurely pace, snug coaches framing country views, and the creation of fun-filled memories.

Nilgiri Mountain Railway rolls on the hills of Western Ghats, famously known as Nilgiris or blue hills of Tamil Nadu. The destination of this mesmerizing rail trail is Ooty, the hill station for the honeymooners and the train enthusiasts.

Jan 8, 2020 · The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is the steepest track in Asia, ranging from 1,069 feet to 7,228 feet above sea level at its highest points. The railway uses a fleet of X Class steam locomotives. In recent years, its vintage coal-fired steam locomotives have been replaced with new oil-fired steam engines.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a meter-gauge railway line 1000 mm long that passes through the queenly hill station of Ooty in Tamil Nadu. The fleet of steam locomotives running on this line is aptly nicknamed ‘the Toy Train’ and is greatly popular among children.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) is a metre gauge (MG) rack railway from Mettupalaiyam to Ootacamund, often called Ooty a distance of 28.7 miles (46km), that is today a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The line climbs from 1071 feet (326 mtrs) above sea level to 7228 feet (2203 mtrs) over this length.