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The Journey from the Tongas to Trains

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dc.contributor.author Radhakrishnan, I.
dc.date.accessioned 2018-05-31T05:03:47Z
dc.date.available 2018-05-31T05:03:47Z
dc.date.issued 2017
dc.identifier.citation Radhakrishnan,I.(2017). The Journey from the Tongas to Trains. The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017, Centre for Heritage Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka. p.51. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/18784
dc.description.abstract This paper proposes to celebrate the first and only steam engine of South Asia, the NMR – Nilgiri Mountain Railway. There is an immediate need for the preservation of this Heritage icon of the Nilgiris Hills. An introduction to the origin, history, and difficulties in laying the railway line. Its importance in the Nilgiri economy and tourism, and the growing demand it deems. The need to conserve it as a heritage train of India. Various suggestions and improvements for better performance, including other facilities relevant to it is the need of the day. UNESCO has recognized its heritage status, and must be maintained as it plays a leading role in the economy of this previous British hill station. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher The International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture - 2017 en_US
dc.subject The toy train en_US
dc.subject The Nilgiri Hills of South India en_US
dc.subject Tourism en_US
dc.subject Heritage en_US
dc.subject Conservation en_US
dc.title The Journey from the Tongas to Trains en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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