An 80-year-old steam
engine being taken to the boat club on the banks of Upper Lake in Bhopal on 4th
August 2012 (Friday) for showcasing the country’s rail heritage to tourists. The
Railways will install one of its old steam engines at the Boat Club on the
banks of the Upper Lake here by May 31. The
Indian Railways has decided to install one of its old steam engines at Boat
Club near 'Bada Talab' (Upper Lake) here. In addition to this, a model of
Bhopal's old railway station will be developed outside the club.
Railway
officers intimated Urban Minister Babu Lal Gaur about this when he was on a
visit to the site, said sources. Babulal said that the installation of a model
of Navy battleship INS Shivalik has added charm to the club. The steam engine
will undoubtedly make the site more attractive, he said.