Toy trains in India operate on old mountain railway lines that the British constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to give access to hill towns
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These trains are slow, and can sometimes take up to eight hours, but the breathtaking views make the trip worth it
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Three of the mountain railways have been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Here is a list of some of the scenic toy trains in India
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Kalka-Shimla toy train travels 96 kilometres, passing through 20 railway stations, 800 bridges, 103 tunnels, and 900 curves before reaching Shimla
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The oldest toy train is the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. It was finished in 1881 and takes passengers to the green tea plantations and sweeping landscapes
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The lesser-known Matheran toy train made its debut in 1907. It drops off passengers in a serene, pollution-free mountain town where all vehicles prohibited
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One of the major attractions in Ooty, Nilgiri Mountain Railway starts from Mettupalayam in Coimbatore and takes you up to Ooty via Coonoor
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Kangra Valley Railway is both the longest and the last mountain railway in India. This train takes you through the Kangra Valley via the Dhauladhar ranges