Trains and train journeys often get me all nostalgic with fond memories of my childhood days. A train journey from Hyderabad to our home town, Banglaore was a ‘regular feature’ and a ritual we followed during summer vacations. It was something my sister and me always looked forward to, not to mention the fights we… Continue reading Photo essay: Nilgiri mountain railway: toy train from Coonor to Ooty
We happened to visit the town of Bury enroute to Ramsbottom where we visited the Chocolate festival. Part of greater Manchester, this town is just about thirty minutes from Manchester central and was once famous as a textile manufacturing hub. The most prominent monument in the center of the town is the Peel Memorial which… Continue reading Transport Museum: Bury
If you a lover of heritage railways that chug their way through some stunning panoramic landscapes, Isle of Man offers some of the best. Located in the middle of the Irish Sea and equidistant from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Isle of Man is a truly fabulous holiday destination. Pristine beaches, a magnificent coastline and… Continue reading Snaefell Mountain Railway: picture perfect vistas
