The Grand Konkan Grandeur

After an ardous journey straight from Delhi, I finally arrive in the port town of Ratnagiri in Coastal Maharashtra to start my Konkan sojourn. The first train was the Madgaon bound Janshatabdi led by Ernakulam's rebuilt WDM-3A snaking into Pf 1 about 15 m

I got off at the foothill of a small village named Dingini where mostly tribals live. I was looking around a bit when the trains decided it was time to kickstart my Konkan sojourn and I spot a north-bound BCN rake led by PUNE WDG-4 rattling over Shastri r

My first time here in the North Konkan in Maharashtra, I start off with spotting the Mumbai bound Mandovi express with namma KJM WDP-4 leading the rake over Shastri river near Sangameshwar road, Maharashtra. (Syed Zohaibullah)

Diva - Sawantwadi passenger rumbles over Shastri river at Dingini village near Sangameshwar with Ernakulam's Alco at the helm. (Syed Zohaibullah)

Ratlam rebuilt rushes with Dehradun - Kochuveli SF toward Shastri river viaduct enroute to its next stop at Ratnagiri. (Syed Zohaibullah)

The last shot at Sangameshwar before I head out to Gokarna in the south. The Sun winding up for the day, greets goodbye slowly as the North bound TVC - Veraval Express crosses over Shastri river at Sangameshwar. (Syed Zohaibullah)

My first shot of a train in Gokarna in Karnataka. On a freezing winter morning, the winter special to Mangalore with twin powers silently coasts over the Gangavali river as the first rays of the Sun say good morning in the Konkan Coast. (Syed Zohaibullah)

Hubli's WDG-4 hauls a Ro-Ro over Gangavali river near Gokarna on a bright and a cold morning. Always a delight to watch a Ro-Ro which is seen only in the Konkan Railway. (Syed Zohaibullah)

One can truly see the iridescent property of water here from the first rays of Sunlight to noon. The rays of light slowly begin to illuminate the landscape of Gokarna. In the cold air with lukewarm sunlight, LTT - Ernakulam Duronto coasts over Gangavali r

The rivers have now changed to a bright deep blue post the monsoon season. Seen here is a Ro-Ro rake passing over Gangavali river. (Syed Zohaibullah)

Nestled on a high mountain, it gives immense pleasure to watch an 'red snake' move slowly through the rock cuttings across the fields. North bound Trivandrum Rajdhani express exits Gokarna road station. (Syed Zohaibullah)

A view I can never get tired seeing. The North bound Trivandrum Rajdhani passes over the beautiful Gangavali river near Gokarna. (Syed Zohaibullah)

The shot I was eagerly waiting for patiently presented a 5 sec window. Post monsoon, the rivers in the Konkan region turn to a beautiful blue whilst the Hazrath Nizamuddin bound TVC Rajdhani contrasts with its blood red coaches gliding in the bright morni

One of my favorite trains in Konkan Railway - The Mumbai - Mangalore Superfast with its deadly power from Kalyan. Always a sight to behold. Seen here is the Mangalore Superfast gliding over the Gangavali river at Kodsnani village near Gokarna. (Syed Zohai

Twin GOC WDG-4s lead the Madgaon passenger into Gokarna Road station on a hot winter noon. The purple building stands out distinctly. (Syed Zohaibullah)

I had move to this spot since it was too humid and sapping to move anymore. Seen here is the Madgaon bound passenger snaking its way toward Gokarna road station with twin Golden Rock WDG-4s (Syed Zohaibullah)

I move to a distant position to capture the Hazrath Nizamuddin bound Ernakulam Duronto cutting across the marshy estuary of Aghanashini river at Hiregutti village near Gokarna. (Syed Zohaibullah)

An early morning treat! The beautiful Mumbai duronto led by its customary Kalyan link passes over the serene Gangavali river near Kodsnani village, Gokarna. (Syed Zohaibullah)

The eagerly awaited moment. Trivandrum bound TVC Rajdhani with a odd-colored coach begins to pass over the Gangavali viaduct, Konkan Railway, Karnataka. (Syed Zohaibullah)

I switch to another hill to get a better shot of the Mumbai bound Matsyagandha Express passing over Gangavali river near Gokarna with GOC WDP-4D in lead and a dead ERS Alco on a bright and humid evening. (Syed Zohaibullah)

Another day, Another location. South bound Trivandrum Rajdhani led by Golden Rock WDP-3A approaches near Gokarna road. Had a very tough time reaching this spot, but worth the view. (Syed Zohaibullah)

North bound Marusagar Express led by BGKT EMD traverses through the beautiful vegetation of Gokarna, Karnataka. (Syed Zohaibullah)

I stay close to the LC comfortably and watch this beauty of a Yeshwantpur - Karwar Express departing from Gokarna Road after its scheduled halt with a beautiful ERS Rebuilt. (Syed Zohaibullah)

Surprise offlink! Kalyan's WDM-2 with Ernakulam bound Mangala Express running late due to a derailment in the upper section was the first train to appear, moving southward at Gokarna outer. (Syed Zohaibullah)

A North bound BCN rake with GOC WDG-4 moves through the marshy lands near Gokarna. (Syed Zohaibullah)

Hapa - Tirunelveli Express with Vatva WDM-3D running terribly late and during day time in the Konkan Railway crosses Gangavali river approaching Gokarna on bright humid day. (Syed Zohaibullah)

I was still walking to a suitable position when I suddenly heard a distant honk that got louder and spotted the south bound Hazrath - Nizamuddin Duronto cruising toward Gokarna Road. (Syed Zohaibullah)