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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 &