Three on Satpura Narrow Gauge Spree
Set of images captured during the journey on Jabalpur-Nainpur-Balaghat Narrow gauge section of erstwhile Satpura lines and currently the narrow gauge hub of Indian Railways. Set also includes some images captured during outward & inward journeys. Three participants in the trip were Gaurav Bhandari, Rahul Sharma & Sanket Gosavi. Core journey was done on 12th September 20011 when monsoon adorned the beauty of Satpura hills which looked like a green Saree clad bride.
Apart from exploring the Jabalpur-Balaghat narrow gauge route, travel in the First class of legendary Satpura express, visiting Asia's busiest Narrow gauge station - Nainpur & the alluring Ghat section were the things that captivated the railfans who did not mind traveling 2000 kms to cover the mesmerising narrow gauge treasure of 187 kms.
Picture showing the status of gauge conversion in Nainpur - Balaghat section. Broad gauge viaduct seen here between Lamta and Charegaon is almost completed. (Sanket Gosavi) ()
One more picture showing the gauge conversion's progress. Location of this viaduct is between Charegaon and Titwa Halt in Nainpur-Balaghat stretch. Picture taken onboard Satpura express which itself passes the old stone girder bridge seen right side. In g
One of the happiest moments of the trip - Two narrow gauge trains stand adjacent, waiting for the departures. Seen on the right side is the Satpura express heading for Jabalpur as 1 up after reversal, while stabled on the left side is the Balaghat Jabalpu
Narrow gauge dominates Broad gauge. The timetable at Balaghat shows it has more Narrow gauge services than Broad gauge. (Sanket Gosavi) ()
View of Narrow gauge rail crossing at Balaghat. (Sanket Gosavi) ()
Aeriel view of Balaghat station. It has peculiar arrangement of platforms. Narrow gauge side has 2 platforms (on left side) located along side one after another. Broad gauge platform (on right side) is at slightly elevated level. Seen in the picture, on t
End of Narrow gauge at Balaghat and the Broad gauge line goes further to Gondia. (Sanket Gosavi) ()
Close up view of Diamond crossing, Nagpur. (Sanket Gosavi) ()
12106 Vidarbha express passes over the Diamond crossing, Nagpur. (Sanket Gosavi) ()
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A perfect album. Very good!!!!
Posted by Chitrarth Parghi on 2011 Nov 08 15:45:08 +0000
A perfect album. Very good!!!!
Posted by Chitrarth Parghi on 2011 Nov 08 15:45:07 +0000