The last train, Trivandrum-Ernakulam Jan Shatabdi grandly decorated to announce the retirement of Mr. K.Ramakrishnan Nair, seniormost driver of Trivandrum Division pulls into Ernakulam Jn. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Mr. Nair pose for a photo on the loco, Erode WDM 2 18484 he piloted. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

The loco up close. Photography was permitted on the occassion. I was joined by Asianet Cameraman and other photographers arranged by Mr. Nair and his well wishers. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

A shawl is being presented to the retiring comrade. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Mr. Nair is congratulated by many people, including myself. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Mr. Nair signs the loco log sheet for the last time. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Mr. Nair and his assistant driver pose in front of the loco. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Mr. Nair with his wife and son. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

The farewell banner for Mr. Nair up close. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Myself (Jimmy Jose) and Mr. Nair pose for a photo. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Mr. Nair signs the station master's log book for the final time. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

People even climb the locomotive to catch a flimpse of Mr. Nair. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Celebrations over, the decorations on the loco are removed. 18484, a special loco used for the most important of functions and inaugral runs completes yet another duty successfully. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.

Finally, we leave the station for the send off party. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-05-31. By Jimmy Jose.