June 30, 2004. This decorated MG EMU at TBM was a Special Service to MS (complete with PA system blaring songs in praise of the MG EMU), organized by the guards and motormen. We IRFCAians were personally invited to cover the event and go along for the rid
Jason Antony and PoochiVenkat strike a pose .
At TBM, enthusiastic guards and motormen wave out before starting their Special. By PoochiVenkat.
The inner archway at the entrance of MG Suburban section at MS. Steps beyond the arch lead to a FOB that connects directly with the (at present) MG platforms. In days gone by, when Egmore was completely MG, this was a convenient direct connection between
Close-up of the suburban archway caption. Note British spellings. By Jason Anthony.
Board Members! A real long list of items MG suburban timings, BG suburban timings, Fares . By Jason Anthony.
These hawkers, though blind, were more regular for Duty than anyone else! They welcomed BG conversion, as it would bring in more customers. By PoochiVenkat.
Architects of a new era ?. By PoochiVenkat.
In Guindy, conversion started on June 28th itself. The evidence is clearly seen here workers removing earth and platform roof being dismantled. By PoochiVenkat.
Even platform shops were systematically being stripped an example at Pallavaram. Those delectable eatables were to be temporarily hosted on the adjoining BG platforms. By Jason Anthony.
At Trisulam (the station opposite Chennai Airport), well-known MG unit #767 waits for me to take a picture before moving off to TBM. By PoochiVenkat.
The starter-cum-gate signal at Trisulam toward TBM. By PoochiVenkat.
Jessop rake #150 climbs the grade to Trisulam enroute to MS. Pallavaram Hill can be seen in the background. Also note the infamous Pallavaram home signal thats almost always Red even for the most superfast train ;-) By PoochiVenkat.
Vaigai Exp. walking through Pallavaram thanks to a caution-order. Whichever way you looked at it, the whole thing appeared gigantic in this MG atmosphere :-) By PoochiVenkat.
Soon-to-disappear MG tracks near Chetpet Curve. The sleepers are of concrete, though. By Jason Antony.