Questions 139~142 refer to the following passage.    139    being the slowest train journey in India, the Kalka-Shimla Railway is also oneof the most scenic. The narrow-gauge railway,    140    in 1903 to connect the town ofKalka in the foothills of the Himalayas with the summer capital of Shimla, winds itsway through 20 railway stations and 103 tunnels. Although the train journey    141    around five hours to cover a distance of just 96 km, passengers are rewarded withbreathtaking views of mountains, valleys, and pine forests. Along the way, the trainalso passes through picturesque towns and villages,    142    . The Kalka-ShimlaRailway is a popular tourist attraction and a unique way to experience the beauty ofthe Himalayan region.
【題組】139.
(A) However
(B) Because
(C) Except
(D) Despite