Heritage locomotive back on Matheran toy train routeThe Central Railway (CR) has given the Matheran toy train a heritage makeover, transforming its diesel engine into a steam locomotive look-alike. This new steam locomotive, which will continue to run on diesel, aims to enhance the mountain railway travel experience and preserve the train's original charm dating back to 1907....
more... The modified engine, with a red and green paint scheme, retains its original look, and the steam locomotive-like hood, steam vapor, and sound system create a more immersive experience. The train, with six coaches including a vistadome coach, runs between Neral and Matheran covering 21 km at a speed of 10-15 kmph, and takes around three hours for the journey. The train is a popular tourist attraction, especially during summer vacations. The CR is also planning to introduce sleeping pods in Matheran for tourists, equipped with modern amenities.
Central Railway (CR) ne Matheran toy train ko ek heritage makeover diya hai, apna diesel engine ko ek steam locomotive ki tarah banaya hai. Ye nayi steam locomotive, jo diesel par hi chalega, mountain railway travel experience ko aur behtar banane ka lakshya rakhata hai aur 1907 se train ke asli...
more... charm ko maintain karne ka prayas karta hai. Modified engine, jo laal aur hari rang mein paint kiya gaya hai, apna asli look rakhta hai, aur steam locomotive jaise hood, steam vapor, aur sound system ek aur bhi immersive experience create karte hai. Train, jisme 6 coaches hai, ek vistadome coach bhi shamil hai, Neral aur Matheran ke beech chalti hai, 21 km ki duri 10-15 kmph ki speed se cover karti hai, aur journey mein 3 ghante lagte hai. Train touriston ke liye ek popular attraction hai, khaas kar summer vacations mein. CR Matheran mein touriston ke liye sleeping pods bhi introduce karne ki planning kar raha hai, jo modern amenities se ladhe hue honge.