X-class steam locomotive of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway reverses itself to get attached with the Ooty-Mettupalayam passenger at Coonoor.

Fired-up X-class steam locomotive being ready to take charge of meter gauge, Ooty to Mettupalaiyam passenger. Rail enthusiast tries to capture the close-up.

X class steam locomotive coming to take charge of Meter gauge, Udagamandalam to Mettupalaiyam passenger.

Niligiri mountain railway is the longest meter gauge Hill-railroad in India. It has a Rack and Pinion arrangement for the steepest gradient of 1 in 12. After consistent service of about 75+ years... (more)