Quilon to Sengottai

by Sandeep Mohan

Date: 2006-04-07
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 93 items
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Rear view of my train over one of the via ducts

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Our next stop was Tenlmalai Station

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It was quite easy get a good shot of the token exchange as speeds were around 10 Kmph

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My YDM4 takes a break after the difficult climb. Tenmalai Station

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Pulling into the longest tunnel enroute. This was around 400m long

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We reach the famous Aryankavu Viaduct

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Rear portion of my train on the Aryankavu via duct

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In the middle of the jungle surrounded by Jatropha trees

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Okay boys. Im tired. Very tired and thats the best i can do in ways to express that this trip has been my best ever.

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Aryankavu was our next stop for a breather and a crossing

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The approaching train is the Tirunelveli-Quilon Express and it was the longest as it had a couple of Medical Relief vans attached next to the locomotive

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Token exchange takes place for the Tirunelveli-Quilon Express.

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Approaching Sengottai. Im not too sure if the coaches on the right are another set of MG Medical Relief vans

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Standing Tall. Lower quadrant singaling started from Sengottai onwards

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A NE railway caboose with the IR Mascot