NMR Pictures by Ranganath Eunny - Dec. 2005

The Swiss Winthertur Loco brining in the Ooty passenger into platform 2. The early morning chill and gloom accentuate the hissing steam from the loco. - Ranganath Eunny

A view of the Mettupalayam loco shed early in the morning from platform 2. Mettupalayam has only two platforms...one for broad gauge towards Coimbatore jn and another for the NMR. - Ranganath Eunny

A sign at the Ooty railway station showing the altitude of the station from mean sea level. I am 2 km above Chennai! - Ranganath Eunny

The MTP-Ooty passenger chugs past the level crossing before Kallar… - Ranganath Eunny

This man has work twice a day as there is only one round service on his line. This is a level crossing just outside Mettupalayam where the gradual slope to Kallar starts. - Ranganath Eunny

Mettupalayam-Ooty passenger starts its journey from Mettupalayam. The first 3Km is a smooth run where actually, you can feel the power of the little loco. At this point, the climb begins, a straight and gradual rise till Kallar where the rack and pinion c

One has arrived and the other is about to leave. Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

The steamer is a hit with the tourists. Surprising thing is even the YDM got a good deal of attention! Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

Unusual but true…only on this line would you find the Loco and LV as same! Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

4 hours of uphill chugging and the steamer makes it to Coonoor. Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

MTP-Ooty passenger arrives at Coonoor. Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

The description of the plinthed loco. Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

Diesel and Steam! Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

Steam shunting! Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

Steam shunting! Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

Wondering what it is? The shape is a giveaway. A dis-used Abt gear now serves as a station bell in Coonoor! Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Coonoor, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

Swiss Miss coming in to haul the MTP passenger. Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

Another shot of the Swiss Miss. Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

Busy time of the day at Coonoor station. The Mettupalaiyam passenger (right) is ready to leave. Coonoor, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Dec. 30, 2005, Ranganath Eunny.

The passenger is being shunted into position at Mettupalayam. - Ranganath Eunny