Short stop at the Idalgashinna station.
Adjacent to Lion's Mouth (see photo 566118) is a short tunnel through a feature known as Elephant's Back. Here the Farrail.net photo freight approaches this tunnel in the "up" direction ... (more)
Steam train, flowers and tea plantation.
Apparently the engine needs some maintenance. Steam is leaking from all the pipes.
The clouds parted ever so briefly to reveal the Farrail.net steam charter in the "loop", awaiting overtaking by a regular service train. This station is at 1615 metres (5298 feet) above... (more)
The train has reached Idalgashinna. This station is located at an altitude of 1615 meters above sea level.
In time honored tradition, the signalman deftly returns the "Down Main Inner Home" signal to the "on" (or "stop") position after a Kandy-bound train has cleared the s... (more)
Does anybody want a "smoked tea" ? Steam train running through the famous Sri Lankan (Ceylon) tea plantations near Nanu Oya.
TRESPASSING !
#213 has reached the Lion's Mouth on its way to Kadugannawa. This tunnel was named after the overhanging rock shown here, which appears to resemble the open mouth of a roaring lion.
This rail trolley was manufactured in the Sri Lankan Railway workshops in the early 1980's. It is seen here in the Nanu Oya station.
Steam and a nice beach at Mount Lavinia. What else do you need to be happy?
