Floral tributes … everywhere … never ending … By Jason Antony.

It was roses, roses … all the way. By PoochiVenkat.

Typical cab of the MG EMU. Note Max. Permissible. Speed of 55kph…. June 30, 2004. By Abhishek.

01:11 hrs. July 1, 2004. End of the Final Run. We gifted the guard and driver a box of sweets, then assembled near the driving cab for a final shot. From L to R: Krishnakumar, AnandKrishnan, Mr. Md. Basheen (guard), Mr. Kumaran Babu (motorman), Mr. JothiR

Display Board at TBM. When would the next MG start? Never again :-( By PoochiVenkat.

One of the MG EMU rakes awaits passage to CGL from where it would be moved to GOC for breaking up. A fine shot by Jason.

01:26 hrs, July 1, 2004. Even the Moon and clouds are full of emotion at the parting … a beautiful final shot by Jason. What surprised us was his digital camera excelling itself in capturing this image — 15sec exposure at f/3.2! What a day it was … ha

all decked up, the last MG unit waits at MS for the final run to TBM. This was, incidentally, the only “officially recognized” MG Final Service. Crowd was enormous, following an ad in the newspapers that said, “All are welcome”… Since it was a farewe

A patriotic flavour – Tricolour adorns the gaily-decorated coach. Chennai Egmore, Jul 1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

Indian Railways’ vision of the typical Indian mahila…. Chennai Egmore, Jul 1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

Having seen better days, this well-worn weighing scale awaits its fate. Chennai Egmore, Jul 1, 2004. By PoochiVenkat.

Close-up of the weighing scale engraving – manufactured in England in1928 for SIR. Chennai Egmore, Jul 1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

A poem of love & affection to the MG EMU from the staff of Tambaram EMU Shed. Note the steam-loco graphic!. Chennai Egmore, Jul 1, 2004. By PoochiVenkat.

A spontaneous poster prepared by the Inspection Staff of Tambaram Shed. Chennai Egmore, Jul 1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

Serving thousands of commuters in its heyday, MODERN CAFÉ awaits passage to the beyond. Note the old wooden bench. Chennai Egmore, Jul 1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.