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Managed to capture the special train on the day before the actual run in Royapuram thanks to spirited driving by Anand Krishnan. The train was on a test run. The old cosmetically restored Royapuram station is visible.
Date: 2005-12-25
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 676
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Caught the WP later at Egmore when it was being towed back to its siding by a WAG5.
Date: 2005-12-25
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 600
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Waiting to be moved to the actual departure platform at Arakkonam.
Date: 2005-12-26
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 591
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Ready for departure from Arakkonam. Driver K. M. Seshadri, assistant driver Philip Jeremiah and fireman Syed Amanulla in the cab of the WP.
Date: 2005-12-26
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 570
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The WP is blasting away on the down line. Wonderful music and perfume!
Date: 2005-12-27
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 519
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Halt at Sholinghur.
Date: 2005-12-27
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 556
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Discussing how the back up the train so as to fill up water with the guard.
Date: 2005-12-27
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 506
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Reached the destination - Walajah Road. A large band was waiting at the station to greet the the minister.
Date: 2005-12-27
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 530
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The crew and others who made the run possible.
Date: 2005-12-27
Owner: Rangachari Anand
Views: 561
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