"150 years of IR" - Celebrations in Bollarum, Secunderabad
Pictures of "150 years of IR" - Celebrations in Bollarum, Secunderabad (Circa 2003) by Lakshman Thodla
An MG passenger train leaves bollarum station before the 150 years special MG train. (lakshman)
A MLY YDM4 6151 and YP wait along with the enthusiastic crowds who gathered for the 150 years IR celebrations at Bollarum station. These snaps were taken around 2003. (lakshman)
The MG Bollarum Manoharabad passenger waits with MLY YDM4 6358 at Bollarum Station. (lakshman)
The loco number and its proud drivers will be a part of IR folklore. (lakshman)
A very rare shot of two generations of locomotives. The YP is guarded by 2 MLY YDM4 locos before the steam run. (lakshman)
2 MLY YDM4 rest in the sun after the special departed. The Gauge conversion work had already started by then and the locos knew their days were numbered in the line. (lakshman)
YP 2204 Rudramma faces you with grace and beauty. (lakshman)
The LP offers a prayer for safe running. (lakshman)
SCR Logo shines on YP 2204 (lakshman)
The coaches of the heritage special. (lakshman)
Two generations of locomotives which moved IR. (lakshman)
A small step by the loco pilot is a giant leap for the rail fan!!!!! (lakshman)
The festive atmosphere of the steam run. (lakshman)
one more shot of the heritage special (lakshman)
The YP steams up furiously as onlookers watch in sheer delight. (lakshman)
KZJ WDM2 18789 that brought the MG special train passengers from SC to Bollarum. (lakshman)
The queen in all its glory. These YP locos have been very dear to me since my childhood days when i used to see them near SC. (lakshman)
Rudramma is her name signifying strength grace and beauty. (lakshman)
As an era ends, the pain,loss and longing is writ large on the Men who were born of Fire and Steel. (lakshman)
Recent comments
What a treat for MG lovers like me! Thanks for uploading these precious photos.
Posted by Mani Vijay on 2009 Feb 24 15:56:00 +0000
Mamu, thanks a lot for the photos. Thanks for giving insight into the railway celebration of yesteryears
Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2009 Feb 17 15:20:17 +0000
Thanks a lot....The steam on MG has a special plave in my heart since it reminds me of my childhood days....Good to see the YP in action....
Posted by Milind on 2009 Feb 16 03:43:42 +0000