Nidaghatta​, an unexplored paradise on the SBC-MYS Line

A paradise straight out of nowhere! The halt station board right next to the LC gate and gateman's room. The ground level platform can also be seen. 2011-05-28. (Pawan Koppa)

Nidaghatta.H the old asbestos shed just reminds about the rural and rustic settings it has. (Shishir Jairam)

The massive gradient towards Maddur.One can imagine the roller coaster the train takes here. (Shishir Jairam)

The other side of the roller coaster ride this is towards SBC,the station is like the base of a Roller Coaster ride!! (Shishir Jairam)

Typical village atmosphere around the single LC gate at Nidaghatta. 2011-05-28. (Pawan Koppa)

A pair of light WDG-3As from KJM make light of the gradients and blast past heading towards Channapatna. 2011-05-28. (Pawan Koppa)

Local ladies from Nidaghatta village are all eyes for the passenger as it flies past. (Pawan Koppa)

Second in the series KJM WDM3A now charges towards Nidaghatta.H (Shishir Jairam)

The Chamundi Express bound to Bangalore descends and starts climbing yet another gradient enroute to Bangalore led by KJM WDM-3A #18704. 2011-05-28. (Pawan Koppa)

A view of the ground level platform as the Chamundi Express blasts past. A perfect way to spend a relaxed Sunday sitting on the bench. Nidaghatta H. (Pawan Koppa)

The jungle looks like it is about to swallow the Chamundi Express. (Pawan Koppa)

The outer signal of Maddur is located just before the Shimsha river bridge. Greenery all around adds colour to the location. 2011-05-28. (Pawan Koppa)

A short mixed consist comprising a BCNA-HL, BOXN and regular BCNA suddenly appears over the horizon near Maddur.The consist was led by KJM WDM-2 #17526. (Pawan Koppa)

The Mayiladuturai-Mysore Express led by the second oldest WDM-3D from Erode #11102, makes light of the steep gradient. 2011-05-28. (Pawan Koppa)

The Tirupati-Chamarajanagar Fast passenger climbs one of the numerous gradients on the Bangalore-Mysore sections as it nears Nidaghatta. (Pawan Koppa)

Inquisitive passengers directly take tickets from the ticket "door" at Nidaghatta's asbestos shed ticket counter which is operational only when one of the passengers are about to arrive. (Pawan Koppa)

Rural folk await the passenger bound to Bangalore. Nidaghatta Halt. (Pawan Koppa)

Finally the Mysore-Bangalore passenger arrives and stops at Nidaghatta, the first stoppage of the day at this halt station. (Pawan Koppa)

The loco puffs lightly and begins the descent on the gradient as it heads towards its next stop. (Pawan Koppa)

Nature and farmers next to each other add charm to the station. (Shishir Jairam)

The 2007 Chennai-Mysore Shatabdi led by WDP-4 twins with the leading loco being a newly painted #20026 make a grand entry into Nidaghatta. (Pawan Koppa)

The fastest action of the Day,GTL WDG3A 14940 belts through the lush surroundings of Nidaghatta at MPS with the MYS bound Special Express. (Shishir Jairam)

The Jaipur-Mysore Express led by its regular alco link from Kazipet #18890 chugs past Nidaghatta. (Pawan Koppa)

The most awaited action of the day - the massive WDP4 from UBL, 20005 displays its strength as it conquers the gradients of Nidaghatta with the SBC bound Tippu SF express. (Pawan Koppa)

Gooty WDG-3A twins pull in with a long and fully loaded BTPN rake heading towards Mysore at Ramanagaram. (Pawan Koppa)

Another Railfanning session came to a stunning end as UBL WDG4 banks a long BTPN led twin WDG3A's from GY. (Shishir Jairam)

The MY-1 Yeswantpur-Mysore Express rushes past a curve after Ramanagaram. (Pawan Koppa)