… even the residents were affected. Chennai Egmore, 2004-06-30. By Jason Antony.

Pillars of strength at MS. Chennai Egmore, 2004-06-30. By Jason Antony.

Dusk at Pallavaram. Pallavaram, 2004-06-30. By Jason Antony.

An old survivor. Chennai Egmore, 2004-06-30. By Jason Antony.

Heartfelt messages were scrawled aplenty. Chennai Egmore, 2004-06-30. By Jason Antony.

The MG EMU radiates strength and dignity to the end. Chennai Egmore, 2004-06-30. By Jason Antony.

The announcement display is silent. Tambaram, 2004-06-30. By Jason Antony.

Under a luminous sky, a lone MG EMU rake awaits its fate. Tambaram, 2004-07-01. By Jason Antony.

One of the last MG EMUs to run in Chennai getting ready to depart from Egmore on its last ever run to Tambaram. MS, 2004-06-30. By Gautam.

MG EMU caught with a golden hue at Chennai Egmore just before its last run to Tambaram. MS, 2004-06-30. By Gautam.

Last MG EMU has been announced!! MS, 2004-06-30. By Gautam.

Preparations are on for the July 1st special run while a rake waits for its final run to start. MS, 2004-06-30. By Gautam.

Intermediate cabs on a rake face-off and present an interesting comparison. Note 'Twin Beam' arrangement at waist-level!! MS, 2004-06-30. By Gautam.

Cab of the MG EMU. MS, 2004-06-30. By Gautam.

Another peek into the cab of an MG EMU. Note run-times between stations stenciled, and lighted interior of Egmore station thru the left windscreen. MS, 2004-06-30. By Gautam.