Heritage Run with EIR21

The Emperor stands proudly and majestically at Platform No. 11 of Chennai Central with HIS entourage. Photo by Naveen.

Oh Yeah.. Here is some HOLY SMOKE for photo pose!

The Emperor gives a deep smoke as more cameras capture HIS act!

Fully engulfed in smoke. This was for Naveen.

Chennai Central was proud to host the Emperor on the festive run. Photo by Naveen.

Mr. Inbarasu, CME Planning, SR (in Blue Shirt) poses with the Emperor. Photo by Naveen.

The Engineer (involved in resurrection of The Emperor) from Perambur Loco Works pose with the CME. Photo by Naveen.

The Loco Pilot for the day... Mr. Deivasagayam and his crew. Photo by Naveen.

The Banker, the Supporter, and the follower.. Tondiarpet WDM7 11002 was behind the entourage party. The bags on the catwalk carry The Emperor's food - coal. Photo by Naveen.

GM's Inspection Saloon. Photo by Naveen.

Officials from SR pose for a pic. Photo by Naveen.

GM SR and officials make their way to see His Highness "The Emperor". Photo by Naveen.

Cameras and Officials surround the Emperor. Photo by Naveen.

One... Two... Three... here we go.. steaming to GLORY!. Photo by Naveen.

The Platform 11 of MAS, normally receives and sends electric beasts.. for a change, it hosted departure for the emperor. Photo by Naveen.

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Scene @ VPY: ED WAP4 22258 marches ahead towards AJJ with an express. Photo by Naveen.

This young boy was an ardent railfan. He seems to have mastered the loco classification. Photo by Naveen.

AJJ WAP1 22005 Jawahar proceeds towards MAS with its load. Photo by Naveen.

Scene @ VPY: To give company to Naveen's EMU, there was this EMU from Chennai Beach to Avadi. It was also awaiting clearance to join the mainline. Photo by Naveen.

Scene @ VPY: The agony of waiting was endless... "Eppo ya vandi edupeenga" meaning "when will you start the train" was this gentleman's expression. Photo by Naveen.

Scene @ VLK: Awaiting the Emperor, we captured this EMU bound for Chennai Central. Photo by Velmurugan.

Scene @ VLK: Awaiting the Emperor, we captured another EMU bound for Chennai Central. Photo by Velmurugan.

Scene @ VLK: Descent crowd gathered to have a glimpse of the Emperor. Photo by Velmurugan.

Scene @ VLK: These two physically challenged sales guys too were there at the platform... Photo by Velmurugan.

Scene @ VLK: Even the good'ol FOB was occupied with fans awaiting their Emperor. Photo by Velmurugan.

Scene @ VLK: I have heard the monsters whistle while crossing VLK LC1. However, this time, the crowds heard a real whistle.. The Emperor makes his grand entry into PF1 of Villivakkam. Photo by Velmurugan.