Toy train 2

Halfway up the mountain we stopped once again to take on more water,  and the passengers were able to grab a snack and a cup of coffee.   

Meanwhile the train crew grabbed their wrenches and hammers to make a few adjustments to the drive system.

At this station we were overrun by a group of Monkeys, waiting for us to see what food they could get from us.  Fortunately this lot was not overly aggressive, and were content to take what people offered them.  In other places we have been the monkeys can get very aggressive and grab food right out of your hand, or out of  the pack on your back, and hiss and snarl at you if they don't get the banana you happen to be eating.

At the sound of the train whistle, we climbed back on board and continued our journey up the hill to the high tea country and the town of Ooty.