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Tunnel No: 78.

            The picturesque Kaitheeghat Railway station on Kalka - Shimla (Northern Railways) is situated 1701 meters above sea level.
The Kalka–Shimla Railway is a 2 ft 6 in(762 mm) narrow gauge railway travelling along a mostly mountainous route is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages. The Kalka–Shimla Railway was built in 1898. to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, with the rest of the Indian rail system. 
Some Interesting facts:
1. At the time of construction 107 tunnels and 864 bridges, were built throughout the course of the track.
2. The Chief Engineer of the project was H.S. Herlington.
3. On 8 July 2008, the Kalka–Shimla Railway became part of the World Heritage Site Mountain Railways of India.
4. It has 919 curves, the sharpest being 48 degrees.
5. The first locomotives to arrive were two class "B" 0-4-0ST from the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
6. Steam operation of regular trains ended 1971.
   

Taken on: July 27, 2016

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Kalka - Shimla Railway

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