Enjoyable Voyage of Nilgiri Toy Train

Experience the memorable voyage of Nilgiri Mountain Railway Toy train! The toy train is one of the major highlights of the hilly area and the scenic locales of Ooty,  Tamil Nadu, the southern state of India. The British founded it during the early 19th century as the summer headquarters of Chennai government. Nowadays, ooty has become a populat vacation spot for the visitors to get respite from the summer heat. In the year 1899, the historic railway was completed.

The Nilgiri toy train runs from Metupalaiyam to Udagamandalam via Coonnor. The scenic locales of the Nilgiri hills is worth watching. The track of this toy train 46 kms long and passes over 26 viaducts. There are 16 tunnels and tall girder bridges. Enclosed amidst the majestic rocky terrain, tea plantations and dense forested hills, the Nilgiri Toy train is worth traveling.

Coonoor is renowned for some brilliant tea plantations and is regarded as one of the most loved tourist destinations. Nilgiri Toy train functions along the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. It runs from Metupalaiyam to Ooty. Its engine is ‘X’ class steam locomotive and built in Switzerland. Blue and white wooden carriages with large windows are pulled by the engine.

UNESCO has added Nilgiri Mountain Railway as World Heritage Site of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The site is popularly called as the Mountain Railways of India. the Nilgiri toy train is one of the most popular and demanded steam locomotive amongst the visitors.

The mesmerizing voyage will be a remarkable experience for the travelers, as it crosses the picturesque tea estates, stunning Nilgiri mountains, beautiful villages and towns. There are various towns with some old world charm. The toy train smartly travels through 208 curves, 13 tunnels and 250 bridges. The work of this enjoyable toy train started way back in  the year 1886 and got completed in the year  1899.

In the year 1903, government purchased this company and extended its line till Udagamandalam in the year 1908. Diesel engine has been used few years back in a leg between Coonoor and Ooty. It is a complete visual treat to enjoy viewing of changing ro a steam locomotive at Coonoor. So what are you waiting for? Get ready for a memorable experience with the enjoyable Nilgiri Toy Train!