Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Museum
| Place | Darjeeling |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1881 |
| Museum Type | Railway / Technology / Heritage |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Mahanadi, Mahanadi Tea Garden, West Bengal 734223 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM and 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM (Daily) |
| Entry Fee | ₹20 (Stand-alone entry) Entry is typically included in the price of a Toy Train Joy Ride ticket. |
Museum Introduction
Established in 2000 following the UNESCO inscription, the museum is located on the first floor of the Ghum Railway Station (7,407 ft). It preserves the engineering legacy of the DHR, which was constructed between 1879 and 1881 to connect the Darjeeling hills with the plains.
General Collections
The collection includes vintage locomotives, rolling stock, and a gallery of artifacts such as old station bells, uniforms, and signaling equipment. It also features detailed information boards tracing the DHR's timeline from the 1840s to the present.
Unique Historical Collections
"Baby Sivok": The museum grounds house the oldest DHR B-Class steam locomotive (built in 1881), which was the first construction engine of the line. Also includes a Miniature DHR Replica and a detailed model of the Batasia Loop engineering marvel.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | There are two other smaller DHR museums located at Kurseong and Sukna. The Ghum museum visit is typically integrated into the 20–30 minute halt of the "Joy Ride" steam and diesel services from Darjeeling. |
| Artifacts | Vintage Coach No. 93 (1967/68); Track maintenance trolleys; 1930s weigh bridge; Rare B&W photographs of construction and natural disasters; Original rulebooks and colonial-era furniture. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | DHR Director's Office: +91 354 2252555 |
| Email ID | director.dhr@gmail.com |
Artifact Gallery
