HYB-KJT Weekender

Date: 2004-11-09
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 55 items
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"Good Morning!" It was actually 0216 hours :-) KK and PV were probably the only ones awake when 2759 pulled into BZA ! After much persuation from PV, KK clicked a fine
low-light, flashless, handheld shot of the "colourful" platform

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30th morning. We (2759) crossed quite a few freight trains between KZJ and SC waiting patiently (or impatiently) for us to overtake. These are some High-Speed BCN wagons between Bhongir and SC. Note the distinct markings which are visible from quite a dis

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As fast as we could make it, we obtained official permission to shoot and then set up camp at SanatNagar (SNT), a superb spot for great railfanning. This big beast posed for us while being being prepared for duties. Konark Express can be seen in the backg

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Within seconds, 16474 KZJ WDM2 roared past with Konark Express in tow. Photo by KK.

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Konark Express heading out of SNT with WDM2 16474 KZJ in charge. Photo by KK.

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This loco had quietly emerged from the trip-shed nearby and caught us by surprise...KK had never seen a WDM2 in this livery before and he went chasing after the beast much to the amusement of the railway staff nearby :-) Photo by KK.

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A curious combination - two locos with consecutive numbers...same shed (KZJ)... but totally different liveries! Photo by PoochiVenkat.

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Mealtime for hardworking beasts. Photo by KK.

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Fully topped with HSD, these two diesels move off to get ready for a box-N rake which would arrive any minute. Photo by KK.

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Talk about diesel power! SanatNagar was teeming with all sorts of beasts that day. This is only one side of the story (er... station!). Photo by PoochiVenkat.

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Resplendent gleaming WDM3A awaits orders for work. Even grease has not been applied on the buffers yet! Photo by PoochiVenkat.

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A closer look at the AEB notice. Photo by PoochiVenkat.

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The big guy was still around so we indulged in a few more pictures... Photo by PoochiVenkat.

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Corridors of Power?? The lightning stroke says it all! Photo by PoochiVenkat.

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Freshly painted crew boxes littered the office on SNT platform. With many crew changes happenening almost continuously at SNT, I guess it was better to keep the boxes right outside :-) Photo by PoochiVenkat.