Train and carriages cross bridge number 493 on the Kalka-Shimla Railway. Shimla, India.


The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway in North-West India travelling along a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for breathtaking views of the hills and surrounding villages, and for having the greatest incline over its 96km stretch. (44 & 49))


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Location: Kalka-Shimla Railway. India.
Photo credit: © David Gee 4 / Alamy / Afripics
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