India's 'toy' trains transport passengers to a bygone era

Narrow-gauge railways once supported development but are now curiosities

KALPANA SUNDER, Contributing writer

DARJEELING, India -- As the tiny steam-powered train winds its way through Darjeeling, residents and shopkeepers along the track quickly cover washing and move crates of fruits and vegetables away from its smoke and soot.

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