January 10, 2018 7:41 PM

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Rail Museum offers ride on century-old Patiala monorail

The visitors at the National Rail Museum in New Delhi can now experience a ride on the century-old Patiala monorail every Thursday. <br/><br/>It is the latest in over 100 real-size exhibits displayed in the museum which showcases the glory of a bygone era. <br/><br/>Built by Maharaja of Patiala Bhupinder Singh, the rail-cum-road-borne railway system was one of its kind in the world. <br/><br/>This unique monorail hauled by steam locomotives is one of its kind in the world and has been made available for visitors every Thursday.<br/><br/>Formally inaugurated on February 1, 1977, the National Rail Museum offers history, heritage, romance, nostalgia, fun, leisure and entertainment, all at one place. <br/><br/>Spread over 10 acres at Chanakyapuri here, it comprises an indoor gallery devoted to displaying various exhibits,models, records, photographs, coat of arms and documents.

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