Darjeeling Himalayan Railway - 'Z' reverse No. 1

The 'Z' reverse, a unique practice in DHR, in which the train goes forward, changes line, reverses and moves forward in a 'Z' format in order to gain altitude in difficult terrain of the Himalayan foothill. This series of 'Z' reverse on the New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling line are found near Tindharia, West Bengal.

[giovannigino]

Here in Italy Italy there was such a reverse in Volterra (Tuscany) until 1958. It was a 1.435 gauge railway-line. There is still one in Palau (Sardinia) but the latter is a narrow gauge line. Beautiful video, thank you.

[mollydatta]

Have been visiting darjeeling 15-20 times since 1972. saw this unique feature today for the first time.thank u.

[Canny-Octopus]

The train reversal is brilliant! As is the history and train design. BUT. The crazy intersection with a busy road - without a gate or official notice that a train would be *backing up* across it - is terrifying. I would not want to be in either of the far ends of this train!!

[dr.nareshkumarchandnani]

Superb. Seen first time such a nice route. Trains aise bhi chalti hain pata hi nahi tha. Thanks for making this video

[ガンバレール]

This track layout and railroad crossing are rarely seen in Japan. It is quite unique.😊❤🤩👍🌻

[CleberSegundo]

I worked on the railroad in Brazil for 35 years. And I like to see these lines around the world and their curiosities. A hug for these railroad workers warriors.

[shaahalmanger]

This technique came in the mind of Herbert Rumsay a civil engineer who was responsible to take care of the functioning of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways . Initially Herbert Rumsay had failed to find a solution to how the locomotive would be able to overcome such a very steep gradient ascend . However one day he was in a a ballroom dance with his wife and during this Ballroom dance when his wife suggested “ Darling if you can’t go forward, why don’t you come back just like that in a ball dance “. Therefore this incident inspired the zig zag reversing method

[mjtunstall]

this clip came in mind as we have one in australia west of sydney called the zigzag railway its the same principal but much, much on a large scale yhan this and i have been on that Z-Z train

[TheTusharRana]

😇 20 years back as a kid, when I travelled by this train to Darjeeling, till today I was wondering that why train was going backwards....
I'm clear now!! Thanks for the video 👍😄

[PakRailography]

Two things which I love... Mountains and trains.. both in this video.. Really fascinating to watch.
Love from Pakistan!

[चक्रधरमुरलीवाले]

बहुत ही शानदार सिन है जिन्दगी मै पहली बार इस तरह का विडियों देखा है पर एक आवश्यक सुचना है जब ट्रेन पिछे आती है तब उस रोड पर कोई भी रेल्वे फाटक नहीं है किसी दिन बहुत बढी घटना हो सकती है इस लिये रेल्वे प्रशासन इस ओर ध्यान दे धन्यवाद
🚩 वन्देमातरम जय श्री राम 🚩

[rosechannel]

Nice job done by Railway in India. KHB Lahore

[rociov]

HErmosos, realmente, fantástico, ojala en mi país esas joyas, pudieran estar funcionando hasta el dia de hoy, te felicito por el tremendo video, realmente muy hermoso. que forma de cuidar los trenes en otros países, acá en Chile, Los gobiernos se han robado hasta los sueños de regresar a tene trenes como patrimonio de cada ciudad, Saludo Desde Chile.

[ponyrang]

Wow, My best friend, I liked the video very much, thanks you for sharing, stay safe, stay blessed

[manikandan_ip]

I am from Tamilnadu.
In tamilnadu, Ooty hill station also has a Railways.
But it don't cross the road.
That railway line crossess river, hills and three big bridges.

I love my india(both Darjeeling and ooty).

[ابوسارةابوسارة-زد]

فعلا وجهة نظرية او نظر المهندس المصرى احمدابو شوشة هى الاكثر وضوحا من هذا الامر ومن ذلك بكثير جدا الى نظرية الأبعاد

[poorvikashriifinancialserv]

This is the "Z" reversal in Darjeeling railway at a place called Rangtong. Many of you would have enjoyed this jolly ride in this train. But I don't know how many of you have noticed this difficult turn. In 1880, the concerned engineer laying the track, could not find enough space for the track to climb up. It was impossible to take the track forward along the hills. He was stuck. His wife gave an idea. Engineer's wife: Darling, why are you so much worried about this piece of paper? Engineer: I am not able to find a solution for this Engineering problem. Wife: What problem? tell me. Engineer: After constructing up to this stretch, not able to proceed forward. Wife: So what? Engineer: No place to go forward, very steep terrain. Wife: If you are not able to proceed forward, don't worry. Go backward. Engineer: what? Wife: Go reverse! The engineer got the solution and finalized his design. He had mentioned this instant in his diary. Moral: Never turn deaf to your wife's advice!.

[samuelfrancisco]

É incrível quanto mais assisto mais quero parece até viciar parabéns pelo vídeo!!!

[leokrisanto]

Wonderful rail heritage from India....greetings from Jakarta, Indonesia.

[mordechaoliveira]

Muito bom o seu vídeo eu nunca vi algo assim.
essa ferrovia aí deve ser a mais exótica do planeta terra. (Brasil)