Trip to Hoshangabad

HBD Trip: LDH WAG-5 # 23010 greets us on the outskirts of Bhopal while towing a flatbed rake. ()

HBD Trip: A WAG-7 led train emerges out of the Choka Tunnel. ()

HBD Trip: Our 2616 GT Exp rumbles through the Gadariya Pul on the Barkheda - Budni section. ()

HBD Trip: Morning's golden sunlight showers upon the coaches of 2616. Taken at Midghat Cabin. ()

HBD Trip: ED WAP-4 # 22550 with TN Exp approaches HBD while a twin WAG-5 led BOXN rake comes to a halt to a get a banker attached to the rake. ()

HBD Trip: BSL WAG7 # 27794 banker comes in to join a fully loaded goods to help it climb the Budni ghats ahead. This is at the ET end of the Hoshangabad station. ()

HBD Trip: The Rajkot express with BRC WAP-4 # 22066 comes to a halt at HBD, a swarm of hawkers surround the train to sell breakfast and tea. ()

HBD Trip: As the WAG-7 led passenger moves on it spans almost the length of the Narmada bridge. ()

HBD Trip: WAG-7 led train gracefully enters the Nramada river bridge at Hoshangabad. ()

HBD Trip: Yet another WAG-7 led freighter makes its way to Budni. ()

HBD Trip: The greens of the Hoshangabad welcomes the late running Amarkantak Express as it chugs in with full might. ()

HBD Trip: The Amarkantak is given the loop as it prepares to enter Hoshangabad. ()

HBD Trip: The loco pilot of LGD WAP-4 # 22069 led KSK gives us a toot and switches on the headlight as it comes rushing down towards Hoshangabad. ()

HBD Trip: One can easily estimate the brute force with which this WAG-9 was hauling its load. ()

HBD Trip: The three musketeers who made it to Hoshangabad. (L-R) Vivek Mathur, Ankit Bharaj and Nishant Pundir. ()

HBD Trip: Nishant gives the WAG7 good comapany as they both retire after a long tiring day at HBD. ()

HBD Trip: Gangmen make way for our train as they carry out their daily routine of inspection and mentaience of tracks. Also notice the slight down-gradient. Taken near Hetampur. ()

HBD Trip: The narrow gauge line exiting out of Dhaulpur JN. Note the speed limit given as "5 MPH". ()

HBD Trip: Housefull at Agra Cant - (L-R) JHS Diesel, Punjab Mail (facing GWL), Kerala Exp and WDS-4 led train. ()

HBD Trip: Karnataka SK with LGD WAP-4 # 22202 gains entry into Agra Cantt. How many WAP-4 locos can you see in this picture??? ()

Nishant (in white) and Vivek capture the VKSP bound Swaranjayanti Exp waiting for its turn at AGC outer. I though this sight could be relished at Shivaji Bridge only!! ()

The Kota JS, which had been closely following us since Mathura, slowly draws itself close to our train at Palwal outer. ()

CNB WAG7 # 27997 from CNB with a container rake moves smartly into Palwal station. ()

HBD Trip: TKD WDM2 # 17903 in the "Palace on Wheels" livery found resting near Ballabhgarh. ()

HBD Trip: As the NED-CDG special stopped every where but at Faridabad (his home), Nishant uses the odd stop to get down and move to his home by the road. Taken at the LC after FDB station. ()

Our special gets a not so special line as it is pushed on to the slow "Goods Avoid Line" after Tuglakabad LC. ()

HBD Trip: Our 2715B Nanded - Chandigarh AC Spl was destined to Delhi Safdarjung, hence diverted to the goods line after TKD LC. The container train seen in this picture was allowed to go first when we arrived at TKD station!!! ()