MG diesels: YDM-4 and others

A front view of the YDM4s. Ahmedabad, 2005-06-18. Abhijit.

YDM4a 6134 with the Himmatnagar passenger is ready for departure. Ahmedabad, 2005-06-18. Abhijit.

YDM4 6653 runs light into the platform to take charge of an evening passenger. The mosque and terraces behind form a nice backdrop. Ahmedabad, 2005-06-18. Abhijit.

YDM-4 # 6279 at Mysore, 2005-06-05. Picture taken from Railway Museum., 2005-06-05. Kumaril Gupta.

A YDM#4 departs Jaipur towards Delhi in MG days. Jaipur, 1992-01-xx. John Lacey.

YDM4a 6195 pulls in a passenger train. Ahmedabad, 2005-07-11. Abhijit.

Greenery after the rains. A violet YDM4 6244 runs into to take charge of a passenger. Ahmedabad, 2005-07-11. Abhijit.

YDM 6198 smoke does not discourage the roof riders under the magificent signal gantries at Jaipur. Jaipur, 1993/01/12. Mick Pope.

YDM4 6382 is an ominous reminder that coal may not be found for much longer. Jaipur, ??/03/94. Mick Pope.

The green and lush grass on which the loco was carefully standing. It may not last long but GOC and MYS takes excellent care of their beasts. Rohit Mohan.

The two other MG beasts cool their heels in the trip shed. They belong to GOC. MYS 14 Aug 2005. Rohit Mohan.

The green flag is being waved for the depature of the MG brute on its long journey to Chamarajanagar . MYS , 14 Aug 2005. Rohit Mohan.

A better shot of the beast .I had a real feast with these tiny monsters. Too Cute!! Note the twin gauge tracks. MYS , 14 Aug 2005. Rohit Mohan.

Two MG YDM-4 beasts wait with their respective trains , both SHF. Note one has twin beam halogen headlamps. MYS , 14 Aug 2005. Rohit Mohan.

The chief gets on his ferrari!! I love MG.... Sad to say it wont last even 6 months from now :-(. Rohit Mohan.

Kinvat - Mudkhed Passenger arriving at Bokar stn. It was complete green everywhere after the monsoons. Mudkhed, 20 Aug 05. Shailesh Jasani.

YDM-4 #6209 resting at Mudkhed trip shed. Note the markings on the crane. Total of 4 Maula Ali YDM-4 locos operate on this stretch. Mudkhed, 2005-08-20. Shailesh Jasani.

Mudkhed Kinvat passenger behind YDM 4 # 6152 being moved to platform. Mudkhed, 20 Aug 05. Shailesh Jasani.

Guntakal YDM4 6446 heading Guntakal - Pakala Venkatadri Express. BG version of Venkatadri Express runs between Kacheguda - Chittoor. I was on my way to SBC by KCG-SBC special and after hearing announcement for arrival of this train I had to run from Pf#1

Another Guntakal YDM4 6436 heading different combinations of wagons. Dharmavaram, 2005 08 21. Pavan Kumar.

Journey's end for the little MLW. YDM-4A #6158 waits to be uncoupled and run-round for 7598, the return Venkat adri Express back to Guntakal. Pakala Jn, 29-11-2004, Dan Cross.

Close-up of YDM-4A #6150 (although the bufferbeam markings don't reflect the MLW lineage) and its attractive GOC livery, the original fittings are intact too; single beam headlight, non-LED marker lights and multiple working/air connections. Vellore Cantt

YDM-2 #2027 in the sidings at Tambaram. Is this homed at Golden Rock, outbased at Tambaram and how many of the class are in use these days? 01-12-2004, Dan Cross.

Long hood face of YDM-4 #6130 at Rameswaram with the 07:30 Passenger for Manamadurai Jn. Note the rather fancy Golden Rock - Ponmalai shed transfer. 2004-12-02.

Golden Rock YDM-4 ALCo oldie #6040 rests at Madurai Jn. 2004-12-03.

Another YDM-4 dropped on the other end of the rake at Coimbatore Jn for the return working to Madurai Jn. Golden Rock babies #6139 & #6730 enjoy the sunshine. 2004-12-04.

Golden Rock YDM-4 #6730 blasts out of Pollachi Jn with the 12:50 Coimbatore Jn - Madurai Jn Express. 2004-12-04.