IRFCA Convention 2010

The instructor (on left) was amused to meet non railway people who know how to drive a WDM2! Jattin, Vabby and Fateh watch an unidentified IRFCA 'crew' having a go. (Apurva)

To aid driving in the dark, the cab is monitored through an infrared camera - the ghostly monochrome results from this camera were visible in the control room outside the simulator area. (Apurva)

The age of the equipment (early 90s?) is evident from the 12" Laser Disk that drives the track scenery. The simulator is very real indeed. We were told of a loco pilot who was so overcome with the experience that he spat his wad of 'paan' from the ca

Plinted Bagnall make ZB # 59 inside the TKD shed. This loco is from 1959 and was in use on the Western Railways before retiring to this place of honour. ()

Another view of the plinthed ZB 59 inside the TKD shed. (Apurva)

Another view of the WDM3A 16491, glowing from the recent paint job. Thank you kind people at TKD shed for your warm hospitality and for coping with two busloads of crazy railfans in such space of time. (Apurva)

The stage being prepared for the great event. 2010-02-05. Lalam ()

Bharath Moro testing the wireless internet connection at the venue for feeding the liveblog. 2010-02-04.Lalam ()

A view of the exteriors of Diesel Simulator centre at Tughlakabad diesel shed. ()

The control panel for the Diesel Simulator. Various driving conditions can be created from the console in this room, while the actual simulator is located in the next room through the door on the right. The computer that drives the whole setup is on the r

Main gate of the Diesel Loco Shed, Tuglakabad. The Electric Loco shed of TKD is located nearby, parallel to this facility. 2010-02-06. Lalam
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Some of the IRFCA members listening to the lecture on working of loco at Diesel Loco shed , TKD. 2010-02-06. Lalam ()

VSP: The man and the machine. 2010-02-06. Lalam ()

Siddharth Ganesh with other crew members in his petrol version of
Jumbo. 2010-02-06. Lalam ()

Sridhar Joshi explaining the rules for the quiz. 2010-02-07. Lalam ()

Winner of the quiz, Sagar Tipnis.2010-02-07. Lalam ()

Delegates leaving the NRM after the convention (Gaurav Bhandari)

The guest of honour, Mr SS Khurana, Chairman of Railway Board lights the lamp. ()

Mr Khurana releasing a book on railways. ()