A Monsoon Journey to North Bengal in Kanchankanya Express
Part 1: Sealdah to New Jalpaiguri Jn.
It was really a good fortune that I got to visit a little bit of NFR before the pangs of electrification reached there. Though I couldn't venture deep inside NFR territory owing to certain constraints; I got what I had set out for. I had 2 main goals of visiting that place; 1) Explore the Dooars Branch-line, 2) NJP Shatabdi ride at 130kmph. That the second option was disappointing on a different aspect, is a story for...
more... later; for now let the focus be on this Journey. Here I Present to you the first part of my Journey in 13149 Kanchankanya Exp; the most recommended trains by RFs in Kolkata to explore the Dooars.
This video covers the Journey up to New Jalpaiguri; inclusive of some interesting spottings. Avinash Patil (Its AP - The RAIL MANIA) happened to accompany me in this NFR trip, for which I am thankful to him. Please do enjoy the Journey. 2nd part will come soon. All feedback is wholeheartedly appreciated.
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