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Pictures from the DTL tour of Darjeeling area, January 2010

Pictures of the new vestibule coaches at Siliguri Junction sheds
by Peter Jordan, February 2010

Photos on DHR by David Barrie - February 2010

Photo  of the MG Steam Experience at Siliguri on 11th February 2007

Photos  from the Darjeeling at Leisure Tour by Dave Priestley
Photos of Steam on 3 Gauges, the DHR and Calcutta

The  Chunabhati School Project 1st February 2007

Visit  by officers of Indian Railways on a fact finding tour of the UK

 

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The newly refurbished loco No. 792, in Tindharia shed and due to test fire it on 26/04/2010

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Also spotted this strangely shiny character in the workshops

Notes for Editors
The Darjeeling Himalayan  Railway Society was formed in 1997.
It has over 800 members in 24 countries. Its web site is at www.dhrs.org  & www.dhrs.org.uk
The Darjeeling  Himalayan Railway opened in 1881. It is one of only three railways in  the World designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The line from  New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling is 55 miles long and rises to over 7,400ft.
For more information  please contact
Paul Whittle,
Public Relations Officer
on: 01932 346549
pro@dhrs.org

Reports  from the Line - How You Can Help
The DHRS welcomes factual, current information from recent visitors to the  line.
Information should include dates, locations, locomotive and carriage details,  and timings. Any other more general information e.g. special workings is  also welcome.
If photographs are available for the use of the Society, please detail them  (but do not send them until requested).
Reports should be sent to "darjmpm@dhrs.org" and will always be  acknowledged.
Any reports or photos used will be credited.

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