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The nameLater, the MSR, or '''Mysore State Railway''' (MSR)as it was sometimes known in this context, originally referred was the name applied to the a network of disjointed metre gauge([[Rail_gauge_#Metre_Gauge|MG]]) line which connected branch lines owned by the State capital, [[Mysore]], to [[BangalorePrincely states|Princely ]] and named the [[Mysore-Bangalore RailwayState]]Durbar. The MSR also developed a number of other railways which from 1887 were initially leased the [[Southern Mahratta Railway]] (SMR).

Later,==Original Mysore State Railway History==1876-77: following the disastrous famine the original sections of the MSRwere planned and built by the [[Mysore State|State of Mysore]], opening to traffic from 1881-82. <br> 1887: in order to eradicate its "famine debt", or '''the [[Mysore State|State of Mysore ]] leased the MSR to the [[Southern Mahratta Railway]] (SMR) for a period of 45 years.<ref> [http://www.irfca.org/articles/manning/mysore.html "The Ex-Mysore State Metre Gauge Lines" by Ian Manning 2007. IRFCA ''Indian Railways Fan Club' as ' ] Retrieved on 9 Feb 2016</ref>.<br> 1893: it was sometimes known in this contextdetermined that the Mysore State Railway (MSR) would cede ownership and jurisdiction of “the mainline from Harihar to Bangalore and to Hindupur which will be taken over by the British Government” ...”The section from Bangalore to Mysore and Nanjangode is an isolated local line, was jurisdiction over which should be retained by the name applied Mysore State” <ref>British Library ‘India Office Records’ R/2/Box 4/35 Dispatch No 872-I, Fort William, 9 Mar 1893 from- Sir Mortimer Durand, K.C.I.E., C.S.I. Secretary to a network the Government of disjointed metre gauge(India, Foreign Department to The Resident in Mysore, Para 2.</ref><br>1907: the SMR transformed itself into the [[Rail_gauge_#Metre_Gauge|MGMadras and Southern Mahratta Railway]](M&SMR) branch lines owned by , with the lease following. At this time, the Railway Department of the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[State of Mysore State]] Durbarwas defunct.

== History Original Mysore State Railway Lines==Following the disastrous famine of 1876''See separate pages for further information''. * ‘[[Mysore-Bangalore Railway]]’, 86 miles(138km) MG from [[Mysore]] to [[Bangalore]] via Chanapatna, constructed by Mysore State, opened 1881-7782 <ref name=Adminp92>[https://archive.org/stream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n100/mode/1up “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 92 (pdf100) ]; Retrieved 13 Feb 2018</ref>. Worked by Mysore State until 1887, then by SMR. In 1893 ownership transferred to the original sections Government of the MSR were planned India and built worked by SMR until 1907, then M&SMR as part of the M&MSR ‘Mysore Section’ until 1919, when it reverted to MSR.* ‘[[Mysore StateBangalore Harihar Railway]]’, 210 miles(336km) MG from [[Bangalore]] to [[Harihar]] via [[Yesvantpur|State of MysoreYesvantpur Junction]], opening to traffic constructed by Mysore State, opened in stages from 18811884-8289 <ref name=Adminp92/>, with 33 stations <ref>British Library ‘India Office Records’ IOR/R/2/Box 4/35</ref> . Worked by Mysore State until 1887, SMR 1887-1907. In 1887, in order then M&SMR as part of the M&MSR ‘Mysore Section’ until 1938 when it reverted to eradicate its "famine debt"MSR.* ‘[[Bangalore Hindupur Railway]]’, 51 miles(82km) MG from [[Yesvantpur]] to the Mysore Frontier at [[Hindupur]] constructed by Mysore State|State . On opening in 1893 ownership transferred to the Government of India and worked by SMR until 1907, then M&SMR as part of Mysore]] leased the M&MSR ‘Mysore Section’ until 1938 when reverted to the MSR.* ‘[[Southern Mahratta Mysore-Nanjangud Railway]] ’, 16 miles(SMR26km) for MG from [[Mysore]] to [[Nanjangud]], a period of 45 yearsbranch line, constructed by Mysore State , opened 1891 <ref name=Adminp92/>. Worked by SMR until 1907; then M&SMR until 1919; then reverted to MSR.* ‘[[Yesvantpur-Hindupur Railway]], total 58½ miles(94km) MG. ‘[[Yesvantpur|Yesvantpur Junction]] to Mysore Frontier Section’, 51¼ miles opened 1893-94 <ref> [httphttps://wwwarchive.irfcaorg/stream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n98/mode/1up “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 90 (pdf98) ]; Retrieved 13 Feb 2018</ref>; ‘Mysore Frontier to [[Hindupur]] Section’, 7¼ miles opened 1893 <ref>[https://archive.org/articlesstream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n94/mode/1up “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 86 (pdf94)]; Retrieved 13 Feb 2018</manningref>/mysore>. Worked by SMR until 1907; then M&SMR until 1919; then reverted to MSR.html "The Ex* ‘[[Birur-Shimoga Railway]]’, 38 miles(61km) MG from [[Birur]] to [[Shimoga]], a branch line, constructed by Mysore State Metre Gauge Lines" by Ian Manning 2007, opened 1899 <ref name=Adminp88>[https://archive. Placed org/stream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n96/mode/1up “Administration Report on IRFCA ''Indian Railways Fan Club'' Server1918” page 88 (pdf96) ] ; Retrieved on 9 13 Feb 20162018</ref>. Worked by SMR until 1907; then M&SMR until 1919; then reverted to MSR.

In 1907, the SMR transformed itself into the ==Second Mysore State Railway==[[Madras and Southern Mahratta File: Mysore State Railway 1931.png|thumb| Mysore State Railway1931]] (M&SMR), with ''This development is clearly seen on the lease following1931 Map''. At this time, the Railway Department of the State of Mysore was defunct. From <br>1912, : the State of Mysore again became actively involved in the promotion and construction of railway lines within its boundaries, and, between 1916 and 1918, opened 232 miles of railway to traffic. In <br>1919, : the State succesfully successfully sought the reversion of the [[Mysore]] to [[Bangalore]] section and two branch lines, the [[Birur-Shimoga Railway| ‘Birur-Shimoga’]] and the [[Mysore-Nanjangud Railway| ‘Mysore-Nanjangud’ Railways]]. Further construction, chiefly between 1921 and 1934, added 105 miles of new track.

== Original Mysore State Lines==* ‘[[Mysore-Bangalore Railway]]’, 86 miles(138km) MG from [[Mysore]] to [[Bangalore]] via Chanapatna, constructed by Mysore State, opened 1881-82 <ref name=Adminp92>[https://archive.org/stream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n100/mode/1up “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 92 (pdf100) ]; Retrieved 13 Feb 2018</ref>. Worked worked by Mysore State until 1887, SMR 1887-1907, then M&SMR as part of the M&Second MSR ‘Mysore Section’ until 1919, then reverted to MSR.* ‘[[Bangalore Harihar Railway]]’, 210 miles(336km) MG from [[Bangalore]] to [[Harihar]] via [[Yesvantpur|Yesvantpur Junction]], constructed by Mysore State, opened in stages from 1884-89 <ref name=Adminp92/>. Worked by Mysore State until 1887, SMR 1887-1907, then M&SMR as part of the M&MSR ‘Mysore Section’ until 1938 when it reverted to MSR.=* ‘[[Yesvantpur-Hindupur Railway]], 58½ miles(94km). ‘[[Yesvantpur|Yesvantpur Junction]] to Mysore Frontier’, 51¼ miles fully opened by 1894 <ref>[https://archive.org/stream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n98/mode/1up “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 90 (pdf98) ]; Retrieved 13 Feb 2018</ref>. The first 20 miles(32km) from [[Yesvantpur]] to [[Dod-Ballapur]] opened in 1892 and known as the '[[Yesvantpur Dod-Ballapur Railway]]'See separate pages for further information''. The section ‘Mysore Frontier to [[Hindupur]]’, 7¼ miles opened 1893 <ref>[https://archive.org/stream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n94/mode/1up “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 86 (pdf94)]; Retrieved 13 Feb 2018</ref>Listed here in chronological order* ‘[[MysoreYelahaka-Nanjangud Bangarpet Railway]]’, 16 miles2ft 6in/762mm narrow gauge(26km) MG from [[MysoreRail_gauge#Narrow_Gauge|NG]] to [[Nanjangud]], a branch ) line, constructed owned by Mysore State , opened 1891 <ref name=Adminp92/>. Worked by SMR until 1907; then M&SMR until 1919; then reverted to MSR.* ‘[[Birur-Shimoga RailwayKolar and Mysore District Board]]’, 38 miles(61km) MG from [[Birur]] to [[Shimoga]], a branch line, constructed by Mysore Stateopened 1913, opened 1899 <ref name=Adminp88>[https://archive.org/stream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n96/mode/1up “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 88 (pdf96) ]; Retrieved 13 Feb 2018</ref>. Worked by SMR until 1907; then M&SMR until 1919; then reverted to MSR. ==Lines constructed/worked by MSR==''See separate pages for further information''and extended 1918* ‘[[Tarikere-Narasimharajapura Tramway]]’, 2ft (610km) NG Tramway, opened 1915. Narrow gauge tramway, worked Worked by MSR* ‘[[Yelahaka-Bangarpet Railway]]’, owned by [[Kolar and Mysore District Board]], opened 1913, worked by MSR and extended 1918* ‘[[Bowringpet-Chikballapur Railway]]’, 2ft 6in/762mm NG railway, owned by [[Kolar and Mysore District Board]], opened 1916. Narrow Gauge Railway; worked Worked by MSR.* ‘[[Chikballapur-Bangalore City Railway]]’, 2ft 6in/762mm NG railway, opened 1918; worked . Worked byMSR.* ‘[[Mysore-Arsikere Railway]]’, MG railway, opened 1918. Worked by MSR..* ‘[[Chickjajur-Chitaldrug Railway]]’, MG branch line, opened 1921. A short MG branch line, worked Worked by MSR.* ‘[[Tadasa-Hebbe Tramway]]’, 2ft (610km) NG Tramway, opened 1921. Worked by MSR* ‘[[Najangud-Chamrajnagar Railway]]’, opened 1926. Extension MG extension of [[Mysore-Nanjangud Railway]]; worked opened 1926. Worked by MSR* ‘[[Anandapuram-Sagara Railway]]’, opened 1938. Further MG further extension of [[Birur-Shimoga Railway]]; worked opened 1938. Worked by MSR.* ‘[[Sagara-Talaguppe Railway]]’, opened 1940. Opened as MG further extension to of [[Birur-Shimoga Railway]]; worked , opened 1940. Worked by MSR.* ‘[[Shimoga-Anandapuram Railway]]’, opened 1934. Opened 1934 as MG further extension to of [[Birur-Shimoga Railway]]; worked , opened 1934. Worked by MSR) 

 ==Personnel==<br>The following have been found from other sources:-

For details and map ''See separate pages as detailed above for further information''* See also '''[[Southern Mahratta Railway]]'' for period 1887-1907.* See also '''[[Madras_and_Southern_Mahratta_Railway#Railway_leased_to_M.26SMR|Madras and_Southern Mahratta Railway]]''' for railway and tramways in the north of Mysore State see period 1907-1912* See also '''[[Tramways in Mysore State]]'''for details and map for railway and tramways in the north of Mysore State