The toy train journey from Kalka to shimla is entrancingt with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The dazzling view and the stops at the picturesque stations along the way - Dharmpore, Taksal, Gamma and Solan, all add up to an exhilarating experience 

The most famous of the little trains , is the one linking thtown of New Jalpaiguri the plains to the lovely hill station of Darjeeling . With a 2 ft gauge , the Darjeeling Hill Railway is indeed a 'toy train' being the narrowest of the regular narrow gauges. The tiny century -old engine is connoisseur's delight.
The 86 km Darjeeling line has no tunnels , thus allowing the traveller an uninterrtpted view of the breathtaking scenery of the Himlayas. The seven - and a - half hour ride up , is a journey especially for rail buffs.

The Nilgiri Express conncets Mettupalayam with Chennai daily. Coimbatore, the nearest city is 90 kmaway and linked to all the major cities by rail . Mettupalayam is easily accessible from Coimbatore by frequent bus or train services.

The 77 year old line, connecting Neral (on maon line of Central Railway) to Matheran , is the main way to reach the tiny hill resort, close to Mumbai. As the little train wheezes up into the clear mountain air , one can view the scenic vista of hills and plains below. The lack of vehicular traffic at Matheran makes it an unusual and peaceful retreat.