SAN shunter goes from Khadki to Ishapore !

Views of a Suri and Nayar (SAN) make Industrial Shunter being transported from Khadki, Pune to Ishapore, near Kolkata. Pictures by Dinesh Hukmani on 6th June 2008.

Date: 2008-06-08
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 14 items
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Today, while travelling to Aurangabad by road, came across this site where a small "not seen before"

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The stationery truck between Ahmednagar and Aurangabad, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Document issued from the place of origin giving details of the destination of this cargo.6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Front view of the loco on the trailer, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Another view giving more details, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Side panels and radiator grill seen in this picture, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Low angle view. Note the branches placed on the headlights, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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A final view showing more details. The truck driver said it would take him 7 days to reach Ishapore, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Markings on the Loco "SAN" indicating the manufacturer, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Another marking on the side of the loco,6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Rear view of the loco, with marking "H.E.FY" meaning Heavy Explosive Factory, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Another view from the side and rear, 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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A close up of the buffer and another marking "H.E.FY", 6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

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Front view in detail showing buffer, markings,the chains used for securing the loco and some kind of wooden stick just kept there,6th June 2008.........Pic by Dinesh Hukmani (Dinesh Hukmani)

Comments
Why can't they transport it by a flat bed goods wagon? Wasting a whole 7 days for shipping is a waste.
Posted by Ramesh on 2008 Jun 09 10:07:57 +0100