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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Marks Anniversary With New Photo Gallery
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has opened a photo gallery at its Sukna museum.
The gallery marks 146 years since Sukna station began its history.
Visitors can scan QR codes beside the photographs to learn more about them.
Railway manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava opened the gallery.
He also visited the railway’s old workshop at Tindharia.
There, he restarted a 125-year-old steam engine called B780.
Officials hope to use it on two special short train rides.
Shrivastava also opened a new security barrack and a restored railway siding near Kurseong.
A new photo gallery opened at the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway museum in Sukna on the station’s 146th anniversary.
Northeast Frontier Railway General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava inaugurated the gallery, whose photographs include QR codes with historical details.
At Tindharia, Shrivastava recommissioned the 125-year-old steam locomotive B780; officials plan to use it on two heritage services.
The Tindharia workshop maintains 13 DHR steam locomotives, while nine diesel locomotives are also operational.
Shrivastava opened a new Railway Protection Force barrack in Kurseong and a Giddaypahar siding restored after 21 years.
- Who
- The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Northeast Frontier Railway General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava.
- What
- A photo gallery was inaugurated, and railway heritage facilities and services were also inspected or opened.
- Where
- Sukna, Tindharia, Kurseong and Giddaypahar in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway area of West Bengal.
- When
- On Saturday, marking the Sukna station’s 146th anniversary; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- To mark Sukna station’s 146th anniversary and showcase the railway’s history and heritage.
Key facts
- Sukna station anniversary
- 146th anniversary
- DHR 150th anniversary
- Expected in 2030
- Gallery location
- DHR museum at Sukna toy train station
- Recommissioned locomotive
- B780, described as 125 years old
- Tindharia workshop fleet
- 13 DHR steam locomotives and nine operational diesel locomotives
- Giddaypahar siding
- Restored after 21 years
- Tindharia workshop history
- Began temporary operations in 1881 and became fully operational in 1925
Quotes
Chetan Kumar Shrivastava
General manager of Northeast Frontier Railway.
“The Tindharia workshop maintains the old steam locomotives that provide visitors with the unique experience of a heritage ride between Darjeeling and Ghoom. Such locomotives are no longer manufactured. We introduced three new diesel locomotives last year.”
telegraphindia.com
“Today, the DHR station at Sukna completes 146 years. To mark the occasion, we have inaugurated a photo gallery showcasing historical images of the DHR and its glorious past. The heritage of the station is also being recreated here.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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