Riga Sugar Mill

The only steam loco at Riga, a Hudswell Clarke 0-8-0ST built in 1930, raises steam during the early morning. 2004-03-17.

In the waiting yard... The Hudswell Clarke 0-8-0ST (works number 1644 of 1930) heads towards the sugar mill through the area where bullock carts with cane for crushing await their turn to enter the mill. 2004-03-17.

The Hudswell Clarke 0-8-0ST runs over the level crossing outside Riga station. The cart on the left is loaded with sugar cane for the mill. 2004-03-17.

The Hudswell Clarke 0-8-0ST (works number 1644 of 1930) heads towards the sugar mill through the area where bullock carts with cane for crushing await their turn to enter the mill. 2004-03-17.

Lighting up in Riga - 1.

Lighting up in Riga - 2.

The loco arrives at the station of Indian Railways where there is a large crowd.

The loco passes the level crossing at Riga.

Loco driver's view out of the cab showing the waiting lanes for the ox carts.

The Great Race: ox carts on their way to the mill - 1.

The Great Race: ox carts on their way to the mill - 2.

A cane farmer watches the loco's activities.

Passing the level crossing at Riga station.

The locals pay attention to the small loco.

More bystanders. A small boy stops to do his business while the loco approaches...

The crew of the locomotive. Their future is uncertain.

Builder's plate of the steam locomotive.