Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India. It was a privately owned monorail system, later converted to a 2ft (610mm)narrow gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, near Munnar in Kerala, from 1902 till 1924, when it was destroyed completely by Great flood of 99.
History
Monorail (1902–1908)
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902, then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station from the Kundala Valley were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5km (3mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15km (9mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
ദുരന്തത്തിലവസാനിച്ച മൂന്നാറിലെ റെയിൽവേ |The history of old munnar railway | focus malayalam
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MUNNAR HISTORY
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published: 23 Sep 2021
Munnar mono railway 1908 Munnar to mattupetty
published: 23 Jun 2019
First Monorail System in India| Kundala Valley Railway 1902 -1924| G. S. Gilles| 35KM
First Monorail System in India| Kundala Valley Railway 1902 -1924| G. S. Gilles| 35KM
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, Munnar of Idukki district in Kerala, India
The railway line had 35 km length
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,
then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station.
This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a sma...
published: 17 Oct 2023
மூணார் ரயில் ஓடிய வரலாறு | MUNNAR TRAIN | MUNNAR TO TOP STATION RAILWAY | KUNDALA VALLEY RAILWAY
மூணார் ரயில் ஓடிய வரலாறு | MUNNAR TRAIN HISTORY | MUNNAR TO TOP STATION RAILWAY HISTORY | KUNDALA VALLEY RAILWAY 1902 - 1924.
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published: 04 Aug 2023
Exploring Kundala Valley Railway in Munnar
Join us as we take a journey through the scenic Kundala Valley Railway in Munnar. Experience the breathtaking views, lush greenery, and the charm of this historic railway line. Perfect for nature lovers and travel enthusiasts alike!
published: 12 Aug 2024
മുന്നാറിലെ തീവണ്ടി | Munnar Railway History | Kundala Valley Railway History | Old Munnar
Munnar Railway History|History of Munnar|Kundala Valley Railway History|Old Munnar
മുന്നാറിലെ തീവണ്ടി
മൂന്നാറിന്റെ ചരിത്രത്തെ മാറ്റിമറിച്ച വെള്ളപൊക്കം 1924 | കഴിഞ്ഞ നൂറ്റാണ്ടിന്റെ പ്രളയം| Munnar History
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published: 28 Jul 2021
Munnar Railway History/History of Munnar/kundala Valley Railway History/old Munnar/Malayalam
Munnar Railway History/History of Munnar/kundala Valley Railway History/old Munnar/Malayalam.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. ... The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
As Monorail from 1902 - 1908.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station. This railway was built to transport tea. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902, then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station....
published: 12 May 2020
First train service in kerala | Train in munnar | Kundala valley railway
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,[3] then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were ...
published: 18 Oct 2021
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published: 17 Jul 2023
Kundala Valley Railway, Munnar Completely destroyed in the 1924 floods
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, near Munnar in Kerala in India.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,[2] then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State M...
First Monorail System in India| Kundala Valley Railway 1902 -1924| G. S. Gilles| 35KM
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later conv...
First Monorail System in India| Kundala Valley Railway 1902 -1924| G. S. Gilles| 35KM
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, Munnar of Idukki district in Kerala, India
The railway line had 35 km length
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,
then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station.
This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail.
This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
The monorail system was based on the Ewing System, a balancing monorail system developed in late 18th century England by inventor W.J. Ewing.
First Monorail System in India| Kundala Valley Railway 1902 -1924| G. S. Gilles| 35KM
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, Munnar of Idukki district in Kerala, India
The railway line had 35 km length
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,
then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station.
This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail.
This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
The monorail system was based on the Ewing System, a balancing monorail system developed in late 18th century England by inventor W.J. Ewing.
மூணார் ரயில் ஓடிய வரலாறு | MUNNAR TRAIN HISTORY | MUNNAR TO TOP STATION RAILWAY HISTORY | KUNDALA VALLEY RAILWAY 1902 - 1924.
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மூணார் ரயில் ஓடிய வரலாறு | MUNNAR TRAIN HISTORY | MUNNAR TO TOP STATION RAILWAY HISTORY | KUNDALA VALLEY RAILWAY 1902 - 1924.
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மூணார் ரயில் ஓடிய வரலாறு | MUNNAR TRAIN HISTORY | MUNNAR TO TOP STATION RAILWAY HISTORY | KUNDALA VALLEY RAILWAY 1902 - 1924.
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Join us as we take a journey through the scenic Kundala Valley Railway in Munnar. Experience the breathtaking views, lush greenery, and the charm of this histor...
Join us as we take a journey through the scenic Kundala Valley Railway in Munnar. Experience the breathtaking views, lush greenery, and the charm of this historic railway line. Perfect for nature lovers and travel enthusiasts alike!
Join us as we take a journey through the scenic Kundala Valley Railway in Munnar. Experience the breathtaking views, lush greenery, and the charm of this historic railway line. Perfect for nature lovers and travel enthusiasts alike!
Munnar Railway History|History of Munnar|Kundala Valley Railway History|Old Munnar
മുന്നാറിലെ തീവണ്ടി
മൂന്നാറിന്റെ ചരിത്രത്തെ മാറ്റിമറിച്ച വെള്ളപൊക്കം 1924 | കഴ...
Munnar Railway History|History of Munnar|Kundala Valley Railway History|Old Munnar
മുന്നാറിലെ തീവണ്ടി
മൂന്നാറിന്റെ ചരിത്രത്തെ മാറ്റിമറിച്ച വെള്ളപൊക്കം 1924 | കഴിഞ്ഞ നൂറ്റാണ്ടിന്റെ പ്രളയം| Munnar History
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Munnar Railway History|History of Munnar|Kundala Valley Railway History|Old Munnar
മുന്നാറിലെ തീവണ്ടി
മൂന്നാറിന്റെ ചരിത്രത്തെ മാറ്റിമറിച്ച വെള്ളപൊക്കം 1924 | കഴിഞ്ഞ നൂറ്റാണ്ടിന്റെ പ്രളയം| Munnar History
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Munnar Railway History/History of Munnar/kundala Valley Railway History/old Munnar/Malayalam.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Mun...
Munnar Railway History/History of Munnar/kundala Valley Railway History/old Munnar/Malayalam.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. ... The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
As Monorail from 1902 - 1908.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station. This railway was built to transport tea. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902, then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on Ewing System.
Munnar Railway History and Flood in 1924 that completely destroyed the entire Munnar Railway System.
Munnar is a hill station on the Western Ghats, a range of mountains situated in the Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.
#munnarrailwayhistory #kundalavalleyrailway
#historyofmunnar
Munnar Railway History/History of Munnar/kundala Valley Railway History/old Munnar/Malayalam.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. ... The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
As Monorail from 1902 - 1908.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station. This railway was built to transport tea. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902, then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on Ewing System.
Munnar Railway History and Flood in 1924 that completely destroyed the entire Munnar Railway System.
Munnar is a hill station on the Western Ghats, a range of mountains situated in the Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.
#munnarrailwayhistory #kundalavalleyrailway
#historyofmunnar
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport t...
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,[3] then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
In 1908, the monorail was replaced by a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge light railway.[3] Light steam locomotives were used to pull trains to stations at Madupatty and Palaar.The Great flood of 99 completely destroyed the Kundala Valley Railway in 1924, and the line was never rebuilt.
In 2019, the Kerala Tourism Department decided to revive the Kundala Valley Rail in lines of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway following a preliminary study that was conducted by DTPC Idukki and Kannan Devan Hills Plantation.[4] In following October there was a high-level meeting of stake holders and officials that suggested PPP Model for implementation.[5] In Kerala State Budget 2021 T. M. Thomas Isaac announced that Tata has agreed to provide land for the revival of rail project as a heritage rail.The Munnar railway station building now houses the regional office of Tata Tea. The railway tracks have been replaced by a road in front of this building. Aluminium Bridge near Munnar which was once a railway bridge on the line, has since been converted to road traffic.The Top Station near Munnar derived its name from this railway route it was the top most station in the rail routes.
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Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,[3] then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
In 1908, the monorail was replaced by a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge light railway.[3] Light steam locomotives were used to pull trains to stations at Madupatty and Palaar.The Great flood of 99 completely destroyed the Kundala Valley Railway in 1924, and the line was never rebuilt.
In 2019, the Kerala Tourism Department decided to revive the Kundala Valley Rail in lines of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway following a preliminary study that was conducted by DTPC Idukki and Kannan Devan Hills Plantation.[4] In following October there was a high-level meeting of stake holders and officials that suggested PPP Model for implementation.[5] In Kerala State Budget 2021 T. M. Thomas Isaac announced that Tata has agreed to provide land for the revival of rail project as a heritage rail.The Munnar railway station building now houses the regional office of Tata Tea. The railway tracks have been replaced by a road in front of this building. Aluminium Bridge near Munnar which was once a railway bridge on the line, has since been converted to road traffic.The Top Station near Munnar derived its name from this railway route it was the top most station in the rail routes.
#munnar
#travelandhistorymalayalam
#travelvlog
#idukki
#munnar
#tripping
#tourisam
#kerala
#trending
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#village
#travelguide
#railway
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, near Mu...
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, near Munnar in Kerala in India.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,[2] then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
Narrow-gauge railway (1908–1924)
The engineer G. S. Gilles at Munnar Blairgowrie Halt
In 1908, the monorail was replaced by a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge light railway.[2] Light steam locomotives were used to pull trains to stations at Madupatty and Palaar.
Closure
The Great flood of 99 completely destroyed the Kundala Valley Railway in 1924, and the line was never rebuilt.[2]
Remains
The Munnar railway station building now houses the regional office of Tata Tea. The railway tracks have been replaced by a road in front of this building. Aluminium Bridge near Munnar which was once a railway bridge on the line, has since been converted to road traffic
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, near Munnar in Kerala in India.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,[2] then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
Narrow-gauge railway (1908–1924)
The engineer G. S. Gilles at Munnar Blairgowrie Halt
In 1908, the monorail was replaced by a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge light railway.[2] Light steam locomotives were used to pull trains to stations at Madupatty and Palaar.
Closure
The Great flood of 99 completely destroyed the Kundala Valley Railway in 1924, and the line was never rebuilt.[2]
Remains
The Munnar railway station building now houses the regional office of Tata Tea. The railway tracks have been replaced by a road in front of this building. Aluminium Bridge near Munnar which was once a railway bridge on the line, has since been converted to road traffic
First Monorail System in India| Kundala Valley Railway 1902 -1924| G. S. Gilles| 35KM
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, Munnar of Idukki district in Kerala, India
The railway line had 35 km length
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,
then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station.
This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail.
This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
The monorail system was based on the Ewing System, a balancing monorail system developed in late 18th century England by inventor W.J. Ewing.
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Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. ... The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
As Monorail from 1902 - 1908.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station. This railway was built to transport tea. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902, then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on Ewing System.
Munnar Railway History and Flood in 1924 that completely destroyed the entire Munnar Railway System.
Munnar is a hill station on the Western Ghats, a range of mountains situated in the Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.
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Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,[3] then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
In 1908, the monorail was replaced by a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge light railway.[3] Light steam locomotives were used to pull trains to stations at Madupatty and Palaar.The Great flood of 99 completely destroyed the Kundala Valley Railway in 1924, and the line was never rebuilt.
In 2019, the Kerala Tourism Department decided to revive the Kundala Valley Rail in lines of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway following a preliminary study that was conducted by DTPC Idukki and Kannan Devan Hills Plantation.[4] In following October there was a high-level meeting of stake holders and officials that suggested PPP Model for implementation.[5] In Kerala State Budget 2021 T. M. Thomas Isaac announced that Tata has agreed to provide land for the revival of rail project as a heritage rail.The Munnar railway station building now houses the regional office of Tata Tea. The railway tracks have been replaced by a road in front of this building. Aluminium Bridge near Munnar which was once a railway bridge on the line, has since been converted to road traffic.The Top Station near Munnar derived its name from this railway route it was the top most station in the rail routes.
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Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India, later converted to a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, near Munnar in Kerala in India.
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902,[2] then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5 km (3 mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15 km (9 mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
Narrow-gauge railway (1908–1924)
The engineer G. S. Gilles at Munnar Blairgowrie Halt
In 1908, the monorail was replaced by a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow-gauge light railway.[2] Light steam locomotives were used to pull trains to stations at Madupatty and Palaar.
Closure
The Great flood of 99 completely destroyed the Kundala Valley Railway in 1924, and the line was never rebuilt.[2]
Remains
The Munnar railway station building now houses the regional office of Tata Tea. The railway tracks have been replaced by a road in front of this building. Aluminium Bridge near Munnar which was once a railway bridge on the line, has since been converted to road traffic
Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India. It was a privately owned monorail system, later converted to a 2ft (610mm)narrow gauge railway, that operated in Kundala Valley, near Munnar in Kerala, from 1902 till 1924, when it was destroyed completely by Great flood of 99.
History
Monorail (1902–1908)
Kundala Valley Railway was built in 1902 and operated between Munnar and Top Station in the Kannan Devan Hills of Kerala . This railway was built to transport tea and other goods. Initially a cart road was cut in 1902, then later replaced by a monorail goods carriage system along the road leading from Munnar to Top Station for the purpose of transporting tea and other products from Munnar and Madupatty to Top Station. This monorail was based on the Ewing System and had a small wheel placed on the track while a larger wheel rested on the road to balance the monorail. This was similar to the Patiala State Monorail Trainways. The monorail was pulled by bullocks. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Tea chests arriving at Top Station from the Kundala Valley were then transported by an aerial ropeway from Top Station 5km (3mi) down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu, which popularly became known as "Bottom Station". The tea was shipped 15km (9mi) by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and by ship to England.
... of 99, as it happened in the year 1099 ME in the Malayalam Calendar), and the damage they caused, from the loss of lives to the destruction of the Kundala Valley Railway, which was never rebuilt.