India_2015_Film 1 _ Darjeeling Himalayan Railway _ Siliguri

[@ponyrang]

Great... We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks Have a happy day!

[@johnmwarr]

I am pleased with your comment and hope that you will watch some of the other material too. Thank you.

[@TravelPalsIndia]

Great insight into the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the surroundings! thank you Martin

[@johnmwarr]

+travelpals Thank You Amit. There are now two more films to view and a fourth one, "On the WP footplate!", is in production. I'll give the Producer a 'hurry up'.Kind regards to all,Martin

[@petersmith6903]

Very good to watch when you are in lock down in UK i have seen a lot of these video on You Tube

[@johnmwarr]

Well done Peter, I'm glad that you were able to share the pleasure.

[@augustsky6248]

The United Kingdom. Hi John I went to boarding school in Kurseong back in the mid 50s and started my journey in Calcutta with broad gauge steam railway then had a ferry crossing and back onto broad gauge to Siliguri where 200 students boarded the Toy Train up to our school just outside Kurseong, The journey from Cal in those days took two nights to reach Siliguri. We had our own "siding" at the school entrance where the train stopped to off load a very mischievous group of lads. I have been going back to India for my hols for about 50 years and always take the opportunity to ride the "old Toy train" when possible. When I introduce myself to the drivers and mention my old school I very often get a free ride. I am on Facebook and on the odd occasion when they discuss old school days I would very much appreciate if I may use a 30 second clip to show the Toy train in action to appreciate what a marvellous bit of British engineering still chugging along after all these years. I will of course give you credit and hopefully promote your excellent video. Thanks for bringing back fond memories with your wonderful video.

[@johnmwarr]

I am pleased to be of assistance and you are welcome to a clip. The credit will also be much appreciated. Many thanks. Sincerely, Martin Warr

[@augustsky6248]

@@johnmwarr Thanks John I'm busy watching your vids. GREAT. you were lucky with the weather timed it just right to see Kanchenjunga.

[@augustsky6248]

By the way Vivien Leigh of Gone With The Wind fame was born at St. Pauls School in Darjeeling and Jonna Lumley was born in British India same as me.!

[@johnmwarr]

@@augustsky6248 Yes indeed. The views from both Darjeeling station and from the splendid Batasa loop were amazing. From the loop It was possible to see the wind moving the snow around on the summit using a kind soul's veranda as a filming point. I visited Darjeeling three times but this visit afforded the best views. In addition, the views from the Mall behind The Windermere were excellent too. Altogether a great experience and I trust sincerely that I given the time to visit again even though my dear wife won't risk her digestion!

[@johnmwarr]

@@augustsky6248 I was aware of Joanna's link with the Gurkhas but not with Vivien Leigh's. What an experience for you too!

[@margaretradway9849]

This is a great film by a good friend of ours. Great footage of everyday life in India.

[@johnmwarr]

Thank you Margaret & Trevor ~ will we ever get there again?

[@Alextirven]

Hi John, what a great video! I'm working on a documentary about a small steam museum in the UK, would I be able to use a short clip from this video at al??

[@johnmwarr]

Please do Alex, if you can raise the profile of my little film at the same time, that too would be much appreciated. If you want me to send you an original clip of the appropriate part, please let me know.

[@silverjinglebobspur1]

The way of life is beautiful and inspiring.

[@johnmwarr]

I agree with you there Charlie. That is what intrigues me the most. Stay safe! ~ Martin Warr

[@宇佐美光男]

サイズの違う鉄道(軌間も)が交差するので、面白いですね。

[@johnmwarr]

I shall work hard to translate your comments and thank you for taking time to watch my film, hoping too that you can enjoy some of the others. ~ JMW