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leaving the station but did not begin climbing for an hour.  Then the line drove steadily up hill not following a stream valley. [[strikethrough]] W [[/strikethrough]] The tracks made two complete loops  both of about 100 feet diameter & so small that it looked as tho both ends would meet.  Beyond the loops the road was carried upward by switch backs like those used in Peru.  This is a unique Mtn. road combining both loops & switchbacks but being without a single tunnel.  The forest along the way was dense & of virgin appearance except were tea-gardens or terraces made brakes in the landscape.  The weather was a low mist which obscured our view except at intervals.  The trees were of many species &