Mist topped mountains between Fursungi and Alandi as seen from the first coach of the 1609A Pune â Satara passenger. Between Fursungi and Alandi, 2005-08-15. Apurva Bahadur.
The 1609A down waits for a crossing at Alandi. The 1609A down had a low priority on that day â it was to wait for this crossing and later an overtake - both by non stop freight trains !. Alandi, 2005-08-15. Apurva Bahadur.
The shot of the token being picked up. Alandi, 2005-08-15. Apurva Bahadur.
Another stop for the 1609A down, this time at Jejuri, to be overtaken by one of the three crack freights that run almost non-stop in the morning from GIT yard, Pune to Miraj. Jejuri, 2005-08-15. Apurva Bahadur.
The assistant' face shows intense concentration as he throws the token hoop from the earlier section. The hoop is decorated on account of the Independent day. Note the flag shown by the driver on the right of the loco and the arm protection worn by the as
After having delivered the token correctly, the Khalasi green flags the BCN through. The incoming token hoop lies on the ground. Jejuri, 2005-08-15. Apurva Bahadur.
Pune WDM 3A # 18976R pushes at the rear of the crack freight to help the heavy 3300 tonne rake up the 1 in 100 rising gradient. Note the LV plate on the hood of the loco and the decorated caboose named as âBholuâs Vanâ. One can see Vikas Si
The 1609A had a wait some more time to start till the crack freight had cleared the next block section. The khalasi seen earlier, now brings the token for the 1609A, additionally he carries sweets for the crew, to celebrate the flag hoisting at the statio
School kids pose along with their teacher after having attended the flag hoisting ceremony in their local school outside the railway station. Jejuri, 2005-08-15. Apurva Bahadur.
The empty coach of the 1609A becomes a neat place to grade vegetables that have been procured from the bulk market at Nira. Note the veggies in the upper berths too â the huge amount of shrubs was spread over many bays in this coach from sacks in a f
A sequence, showing the Pune WDM 2 # 17628 hauling the 1609A down out of Adarki. Note the Indian flag in the background and Vikas with Ashish near the loco. Adarki, 2005-08-15. Apurva Bahadur.
A sequence, showing the Pune WDM 2 # 17628 hauling the 1609A down. Adarki, 2005-08-15. Apurva Bahadur.