Farewell MG EMU
Lets hold on to our dear MG a little longer :-) By Jason Antony.
Elaborate instructions for ladies commuting by MG units. By Jason Antony.
A complete list of stations along the MG suburban line conveniently marked on the roof inside. Also glance at the stenciled instructions where is the footboard? Ive heard of only the footplate. By Jason Antony.
Wish I could go further But this ones going away for good :-( By Jason Antony.
At MS, inside the MG crew-booking room. Details of patrolling work on MG lines during Monsoon season. By Jason Antony.
Glorious Green shimmers in the evening Sun as yet another MG unit departs Egmore on the final day (June 30). By Jason Antony.
The inspiring spire of St. Andrews Church. A silent spectator over the years to sweeping changes at Egmore. This long-serving relay box was to be dismantled the next day. By Jason Antony.
All Ones! MG unit #11111 waits for the starter at Mambalam, toward Egmore. By Jason Antony.
The Moon floats over Pallavaram as tubelights illuminate nameboards for the last time. By Jason Antony.
Golden MG at Egmore worth its weight in gold for us railfans . By Jason Antony.
Maybe we should name a star, constellation or planet after the MG EMU A fine shot by Jason who had to perform interesting contortions to get the right angle!
"Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" The MG unit transformed into a multi-hued canvas for anyone who wanted to pen their emotions. What better way to do it? By Jason Antony.
Nocturnal MG scene at MS. One of the units starting for TBM on the night of June 30th. By PoochiVenkat.
PostBox at Egmore MG platform. Slot says next clearance 8.15am. The day ended that night for MG suburban. By Jason Antony.
Lets celebrate the passing of an era with some great apple juice? This enthusiastic chap offered a free round for those who planned to travel in the last MG service on the night of June 30th!. By Jason Antony.
The final days saw an unprecedented (but welcome) crowd thronging the MG units. Here is a scene at around 21:00 hrs at MS. Everyone was talking in hushed tones, more intent on soaking up the unforgettable atmosphere inside. By Jason Antony.
Well known Higginbothams bookstall at TBM MG platform. On the final day the stall was kept open for almost an hour beyond its normal closing time in respect to the closure of MG suburban services. By PoochiVenkat.
Good idea, this but no staff anymore. All guards and motormen working MG units have been trained in BG unit operation and were ready for duty from July 1. By Jason Antony.
Golden Interiors. Amber paint plus incandescent bulbs were a magical combination! This MG unit was parked at TBM to continue toward Chengalpet, 33 km away. By Jason Antony.
Hit it from the roof! A saucy angle thanks again to Jasons contortions :-)
MG FC interiors. Walls of green. Seats broad, well-padded and comfortable. By Jason Antony.
June 30th, 23.15 hrs. Abhishek-from-Madras and PoochiVenkat queue up at Egmore suburban counter to buy tickets for the final midnight MG service. By Jason Antony.
Tickets for the final service. Though these were return tickets, sadly that was not to be! By PoochiVenkat.
The very last public service MG EMU waits at Egmore pf #8. By Jason Antony.
Cement chair at Egmore MG platform. Wholl sit on it from tomorrow? By Jason Antony.
June 30th, 23.40 hrs. Fresh juice, anyone? Though this chap had closed shop half an hour earlier, he opened the shutters again, spruced up the counter and rearranged everything just for our photo! By PoochiVenkat.
Autographs from dedicated MG friends By PoochiVenkat.