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A historic steam locomotive of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway puffs clouds of white vapor as it traverses a stone viaduct in Tamil Nadu, India. Built during the British colonial era and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this narrow-gauge railway climbs through the verdant hills of the Western Ghats, connecting lowland communities to the hill stations above. Passengers lean from the blue carriages, experiencing a mode of travel that has changed little in over a century. The railway's ingenious rack-and-pinion system allows it to navigate steep gradients that would be impossible for conventional trains, making each journey not merely transportation but an engineering marvel that continues to inspire wonder and awe among travelers seeking authentic experiences in southern India.
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A historic steam locomotive of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway puffs clouds of white vapor as it traverses a stone viaduct in Tamil Nadu, India. Built during the British colonial era and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this narrow-gauge railway climbs through the verdant hills of the Western Ghats, connecting lowland communities to the hill stations above. Passengers lean from the blue carriages, experiencing a mode of travel that has changed little in over a century. The railway's ingenious rack-and-pinion system allows it to navigate steep gradients that would be impossible for conventional trains, making each journey not merely transportation but an engineering marvel that continues to inspire wonder and awe among travelers seeking authentic experiences in southern India.