YAM-1 MG Electrics
the now extinct YAM-1 series of Metre Gauge Electric Locomotives.
The two remaining YAM 1's at Tambaram, 21913 in the front and 21922 behind lie forgotten in a corner of the Tambaram Shed, which was their home for many years
This picture will give you an idea of the neglect these locos face. This is the scene to the left as you enter the Tambaram Railway station
A YAM-1 loco lied forlone and forgotten in one of the sheds at CLW, Chittaranjan, WB, 2005-11-24
(YAM's being Scraped 08) Inside the Cabin of 21913. Tambaram, 2005/05/06. Sathya NP.
(YAM's being Scraped 07) Another View of the one King to escape the axe. Tambaram, 2005/05/06. Sathya NP.
(YAM's being Scraped 05) The one escaping the Gas cutters. This one is to be retained as a memorial. Tambaram, 2005/05/06. Sathya NP.
View of other YAM1's waiting to be scrapped at Tambaram. Tambaram, 24 April 2004. Raghuram C G.
YAM1 auctioned as scrap.Thre are few 3 more standing on the other side waiting to be scrapped. Tambaram, 24 April 2004. Raghuram C G.
YAM-1 #21911 being torn apart. A truly heartbreaking sight at Tambaram. Tambaram, Madras, 25.03.05 (13:13). By Abhishek Of Madras.
YAM-1 #21910 leading the Tambaram - Rameswaram Sethu Exp,waits for the starter. Vandalur, Chennai, 2004-01-04. By Bharath Moro.
YAM-1 that brought the Heritage rake. MS, 2004-01-18. By Anand Krishnan (IRFCA Chennai).