Yuvraj Pradhan

"The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway's locomotives are of a standard size, which makes them very unique," Pradhan says. "After the British introduced these trains in Darjeeling, they have become a part of our culture and tradition." It is not surprising that some of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway's best technicians come from families that have worked on the steam locomotive for genrations. Pradhan's is a classic example.