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«*» RUKHSANA«*» Riding the historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway

 

Riding the historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Built by the British in 1908 and operated by the then Madras Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. The railway operates from Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district to Ooty, the headquarters of the Nilgiris district, and covers a distance of 46 kilometres, making 10 station stops in all. The railway has the steepest track in Asia with a maximum gradient of 8.33%. The railway operates on the rack-and-pinion system, designed by Swiss locomotive engineer Roman Abt. From Mettupalayam, the train is hauled by Swiss-made 'X' Class steam rack locomotives. At Coonoor, a diesel locomotive takes over and pulls the train into Ooty. PAWAN KOPPA, a railfanner and a member of the Indian Railways Fan Club, recounts a memorable journey on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

 

On a cold morning, a crowd of people rush to board the 662SR Mettupalayam-Udhagamandalam (Nilagiri) Passenger.

PAWAN KOPPA is an IT professional who is a full-time techie on weekdays while transforming into a railway fanatic on weekends. Most of his time has been spent in railway photography/ videography ever since he was associated with the IRFCA in May 2005.

 

On a cold morning, a crowd of people rush to board the 662SR Mettupalayam-Udhagamandalam (Nilagiri) Passenger.

 

A view of the sidings at Mettupalayam for the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. The ones for broad gauge are on the right. The NMR track is 1000 mm (3 ft and 3 3/8 inches) wide.

 

The 'X' class loco arrives on the platform before being coupled to the rake.

 

Curious onlookers try to figure out the working of the X class loco as it is coupled to the Nilagiri Passenger.

 

The dinky steam loco puffs up steam at Mettupalayam station.

 

The dinky steam loco puffs up steam at Mettupalayam station.

 

Early morning rays do not diminish the wonder generated by three steam outlets as we stop at our first halt - Kallar.

 

An unexpected midway halt brings curious passengers out of their seats. A rack had broken up ahead on the way and the gangmen had noticed it late the previous evening. They were well prepared this morning and went ahead and replaced the faulty rack.

 

Cameras click all around us as every tourist becomes a railfan on this wonderful and memorable journey. There are 108 curves, 16 tunnels and 250 bridges on the 46-km stretch of the NMR.

 

This cute little engine needs a lot of water in its belly. At Hillgrove, the steam loco gets a water fill while passengers also stop for refreshments.

 

Famished passengers people nearly attacked the vendor of the small shop at Hillgrove. All for a cup of Nilgiri tea in the heart of the mountains to complete a picture of heaven!

 

The loco takes a breather at Hillgrove.

 

At 1408 m above sea level, the mountain air inspired passengers to get out at every opportunity.

 

Take one look at the breathtaking beauty of the terrains that this train navigates and it's clear why the NMR truly deserves to be a World Heritage Site!

 

As the NMR negotiates a bridge, trigger-happy passengers capture the view.

 

At Coonoor, it's time for change. Two generations of locomotives flank each other. After a fantastic job pushing up the gradient, the 'x' Class moves away while a workhorse of an era gone by steps in to push the passenger train from Coonoor to Udhagamandalam.

 

The steam loco shed at Coonoor.

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«*» RUKHSANA«*» Google's Office, Toronto

 

Inside Google's new office in Toronto

A Music room, Golf Mini-Putt and Exercycle are just few of the attractions of Google's new office. The new space opened at the end of October to accommodate the now 400 employees who work for the Internet giant in Toronto.

People walk by a YouTube sign at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

An employee demonstrates the use of an exercise cycle, that powers a blender making a fruit smoothie, inside the employee gym at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Google employee Andrea Janus demonstrates the use of the mini-putt green on the balcony at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Google is spelled out on a wall in letter pieces at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

The billiards room is seen at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

A man walks by the reception desk at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS)

The food preparation team sit down to eat at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. Google employees have prepared meals made for them free of charge everyday. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS)

A Google Android figurine sits on the welcome desk as employee Tracy McNeilly smiles at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

The music room is seen at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

A Google employee works in the kitchen beside a structure made of recycled bicycles at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty shakes hands with Google Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Patrick Pichette (L) at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Snacks are seen in the kitchen that are provided free of charge to employees at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

A neon Google logo is seen as employees work at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

A neon Google logo is seen as employees work at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Coffee cups with Google logos are seen at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Binary code is written on the wall of the kitchen that displays Google company messages at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

The entrance to the kitchen is seen at the new Google office in Toronto, November 13, 2012.

 

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