Into the Kingdom of howlers
Photos from half a day spent at Palasdhari (near Karjat) in howlerland - the land of WCG-2s; the only place where these magnificent locos are still active in service. Provided by Akshay Marathe, Apoorva Karlekar, Arzan Kotwal, Aamod and Dhawal Poladia
Karjat-Pune Passenger waiting at Palasdari. Everyone decided to enjoy the diesel-hauled train over the Khopoli bound EMU. Loco: PUNE WDM-2 #17938 (Aamod)
WCG-2 triplets bank Kjt-Pune passenger out of PDI. (dhawal poladia)
A Khopoli bound EMU disappears at a curve near exit of Palasdhari station. (Akshay Marathe)
WCG-2 twin amidst beauty of nature rolling down towards Kjt through Nagnath line for their next assignment. (dhawal poladia)
WCG2#20153 & 20154 descends via Nagnath line towards Karjat for its next duty.It was nice to see so many noisy WCG 2s in twos or threes running up and down the line. (Apoorva Karlekar)
This is how the Palasdhari gradient looks when there is no train on it! (Akshay Marathe)
Chennai Express starts climbing the Bhor Ghat banked by WCG-2 triplet.. KZJ WDM-3A #18973 is the power. (Aamod)
Working hard with a smile, lovely howler triplet banking the Chennai Express. (Aamod)
The 1041 Chennai express starts climbing the Bhor ghats at Palasdhari, with KZJ WDM-3A #18973 as its power. LP switched on the headlights after he saw us. (Akshay Marathe)
Triple WCG-2 bankers of the 1041 Chennai express negotiate a curve at Palasdhari. (Akshay Marathe)
KYN WCAM3#21945 was the link for 1009 dn CSTM-Pune Sinhagad express. (Apoorva Karlekar)
WCG 2 triplets pushes the rake of 1009 dn Sinhagad express near the first tunnel. (Apoorva Karlekar)
Mighty KYN WCG-2# 20156 bankers seen with 1009 Cst Pune Sinhagad Express are unfortunately being withdrawn and will not be seen in the future. (Arzan Kotval)
WCG-2 #20134, the lead loco of a twin consist, towers upon us as it rolls down the ghats towards Karjat for its next banking duty. (Akshay Marathe)
Twin KYN WCG2’s were captured from a unusual angle near Palasdhari station. (Arzan Kotval)
KZJ WDM-3a leading Konark express towards Lnl. (dhawal poladia)
The word "Howlers" will always be synonymous with Bhor Ghat.. (Aamod)
Ever strong & fresh, the last DC legend WCG-2 (dhawal poladia)
KZJ WDM3a#18898R leads the 1019 CSTM-BBS Konark express. (Apoorva Karlekar)
WCG-2 pair with 20148 in the lead cruises down the bhor ghats on the MID line with its headlights on. (Akshay Marathe)
WCG 2 duo coming downhill via Nagnath line to take up their next duty from KJT.They were atttached to 2125 CSTM-Pune Pragati exp. (Apoorva Karlekar)
Deccan express rolls down Nagnath line with KYN WCAM-3 #21935 towards Kjt (dhawal poladia)
Deccan express rolling down the PDI grade. (dhawal poladia)
Freshly painted WCAM3#21935 hauls the 1008 Deccan exp via Nagnath line towards Karjat. (Apoorva Karlekar)
GOING.. GOING.. GONE !!
The 1008 Pune Mumbai Cst Deccan Express found descending down towards Karjat.
(Arzan Kotval)
Pune-Jaipur Special rolling down the ghat headed by BL WCAM-1 #21831 (Aamod)
BL WCAM1#21831 brings down the Pune-Jaipur holiday special via mid line. (Apoorva Karlekar)
Recent comments
Great set of snaps and amazing team work. All railfans will for sure miss these lovely beasts.
Posted by Kunal Doddanavar on 2010 Feb 16 03:37:12 +0000
good set of pics guys...nice collection.
Posted by Deepak Murali on 2010 Feb 12 13:43:56 +0000
Thank you Jimmy. Very soon, I will upload the videos on Yahoo Groups.
Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2010 Feb 10 13:29:34 +0000