Kalka to Shimla toy train journey

[Denasridhar]

During last summer we have went to Shimla.    

From Kalka to Shimla we went through the Toy Train facility provided by   Kalka Shimla Railways  .  The journey starts from   Kalka Railway Station.  and ends at Shimla Railway station. 

Shimla Railway station the UNESCO- recognized  railway line will be offering first-class train journeys on a vintage, single-carriage rail car.

Converted into a 14-seater daily express special, the rail car will travel from Kalka to Shimla in about 4 hours and 20 minutes and return on the same day. 

Train no. 04505 will leave Kalka at 5.25 am, stop in Barog at 7.05 am and reach Shimla by 9.50 am.

For the return leg, train no. 04506 will depart from Shimla at 11.40 am, stop in Barog at 2.10 pm and arrive in Kalka by 4.30 pm.

Kalka Railway Station.

Single Carriage Rail Motor.

It is an heritage railway. Started by the British over 100 years back. It is an enjoyable journey.

Train passes through 102 mountain tunnels and through pristine forests. The first-class railbus with a glass roof and a front view begins its journey from Kalka.

It climbs from 500 ft altitude at Kalka near Chandigarh to over 6000 ft altitude at Shimla, the Capital of Himachal Pradesh.

Our family

The narrow gauge (30 inch) railway from Kalka to Shimla opened in 1903 and was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008. With spectacular scenery it is a memorable trip. The 96 km line passes through 102 tunnels and there are 33 major bridges. 

The train stops at 3 stations for few minutes.

The Kalka (KLK)-Shimla (SML) rail runs through a breath-taking scenic route. Its the way to go for train enthusiasts, people who want a ride on this heritage train or for those who love the scenery.

Views from Toy Train.views from the Toy Train.

The tiny stations that you pass on the route are also beautiful.

Borog StationSummer Hill station.

For some youngsters who were raised in cities, it will be a chance to see the old fashioned way where the driver exchanges rings with each station as he passes.

Famous Borog Tunnel with Manual Hand signal, which is very rare sight now a days.

Apart from the single carriage, Rail Motor train, there are other type of trains are also available. 

Train options

• Shivalik Deluxe Express: Ten coaches, with chair cars and meal service
• Kalka Shimla Express: First and second class and unreserved seating
• Himalayan Queen: Connects at Kalka with the express mail of the same name and the Kalka Shatabdi Express to Delhi.
• Kalka Shimla Passenger: First and second class and unreserved seating
• Rail Motor: First-class railbus with a glass roof and a front view
• Shivalik Queen: Ten-carriage luxury fleet. Each carriage accommodates up to eight people and has two toilets, wall-to-wall carpeting and large windows. Available through IRCTC's Chandigarh office.

More details related to Toy Train journey from Kalka to Shimla can be obtained from

 Shimla Tourism website. 

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[Annaelisa]

@Denasridhar 

Es ist ein hervorragender Beitrag, schön erzählt und die Bilder sind fantastisch, egal ob von der historischen Bahn, das Familienfoto oder der Landschaft.

Der Beitrag hat mir auf jeden Fall sehr gut gefallen.

Die Video schaue ich mir später noch an weil ich ja weg muss.

[Denasridhar]

@Annaelisa   Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. 🙏

[Maximilianozalazar]

@Denasridhar que bueno que pudieron disfrutar al máximo! La locomotora tiene forma de colectivo? Que genialidad el post!

[Tushar_Suradkar]

I experienced a virtual tour of the Shimla Toy Train from your post @Denasridhar 

All photos and video are superb 👍

I had taken the toy train in Ooty and it is my dream to also enjoy the ones in Matheran in Maharashtra, Darjeeling and in Shimla.

Your post is very helpful in this regard.

[Denasridhar]

@Tushar_Suradkar .  Thanks for the appreciations and kind words.  It was in deed a nice experience to travel in Toy Train.