Showcase Archives II
Remodelled WAG7 # 27455 inside the TKD (Tuglakabad) shed in Delhi circa Nov. 2003. The engine has been dressed up for a beauty contest. Mercifully, the modifications are purely functional, with no unnecessary add ons and unnecessary addition of features.
A classic human interest story. Villagers gather water from the lead water tank car of the Viramgam Okha Passenger in the Gujarat semi desert circa 2003#AUTH1#Avimanyu Pyne#AUTH2# #SILVER#.
A fabulous sunset over the catenary masts at Pagdipalli in Andhra Pradesh. (circa 2003).#AUTH1#Dr.M.M.Saifullah#AUTH2# #GOLD#.
Driver's view from the long hood of a YDM4 at Ajmer. The dimunitive size of the engine meant a single control stand for use when driving either LHF or SHF. As such driving LHF meant that the driver's hand was at his back while working the controls.(circa
You've seen 'em in blood red livery, as well as in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and full blue livery. Here is WAP4 # 22253 in a more mundane cyan/ light blue livery at Nagpur, circa 2002.#AUTH1#Alok Patel#AUTH2#.
The classic and venerable old matriarch FAIRY QUEEN trundles into Rewari circa 2004 as part of the steam carnival. Note the several modifications to what must be the oldest steam locomotive still in operation.#AUTH1#Vikas Singh#AUTH2# #MENTION#.
The most unusual view of a WAP4 ever: the engine is literally on top of you. WAP4 22536 at Ernakulam circa 2004.#AUTH1#Jimmy Jose#AUTH2# #GOLD#.
A sight soon to pass into history: a WCG2 hauling a passenger train. This is WCG2 20111 at Khandala on a rain soaked afternoon in June 2003. Note the distinct slope which the train is presently negiotating.#AUTH1#Apurva Bahadur#AUTH2#.
A disused mg steam crane and other assorted mg stock at Mysore station. Mg services out of Mysore are limited to a single line to Chamarajnagar, of which some trains run only midway till Nanjangund. At the higher level, in the area behind bunch of flowers
Twin coupled WDM2s move in towards their charge as they run across a very picturesque stretch of track near Vishakapatnam circa 2003.#AUTH1#Dr. M. M. Saifullah#AUTH2# #MENTION#.
A poignant reminder. A mg steam loco YP 2622 awaits the cutter's hammer at Mhow in MP. (circa 2004). All we can do is pray that she may rust in peace.#AUTH1#Vikas Singh#AUTH2# #MENTION#.
A WAG5 hauled freight train negotiates the Dara Pass on the WR. Note the old Dara viaduct in the background. The foliage in the foreground adds a lot of interest to the picture. (circa end 2003).#AUTH1#John Lacey#AUTH2# #MENTION#.
Look again, thats not a WAP4! Parcels packed in gunny sacks provide an interesting foreground to a modified heavy goods workhorse, WAG7 # 27512, seen here at Allahabad, circa 2003.#AUTH1#Rabi Brata#AUTH2#.
Honey, I just checked in! A refurbished WAG6B # 26010 has just returned to Vishakapatnam shed after trial runs. Several minor glitches have been noted,which will be rectified. According to first hand reports gathered by the photographer, the rare and elus
Line clear! A fantastic view of the driver acknowledging the green flag from his perch in the WDM2 cab. Love the way that flag curls round the driver's hand. Location: near Bangalore, circa 2004.#AUTH1#Naren Damodaran#AUTH2# #GOLD#.
The fireman of a rack and pinion X class steamer lovingly oils his engine's cranks. circa 2003. Steam engine crews got fully involved with their locomotives and lavished a lot of love and care upon them.#AUTH1#John Lacey#AUTH2# #SILVER#.
Another phenomenon soon to pass into history: the comely m.g. electrics, the YAM1s have already stopped running out of Chennai (Madras) Egmore since 1999, and terminate at Tambaram instead. They will soon stop running out of Tambaram as well. Here is a YA
In loving memory: the last m.g. e.m.u ran in Chennai (Madras) on 1 July 2004. Sadly, alas, this is a scene that will never be repeated. Here is a m.g. e.m.u. slowing down as it approaches Mambalam suburban station in Chennai in Aug. 2003.#AUTH1#Gautam#AUT
A blast from the past: shed staff remove the decorative shield from WP 7656 at Agra after she has brought in the Taj Express from New Delhi. (circa 1982).The train is now a sorrowful shadow of its former glory, and runs upto Gwalior behind electric power.
Brief whiffs of mg still exist Mysore, though not for long. Regauging is planned for the solitary mg line from Mysore to Chamarajnagar. Here, mg diesel YDM4 # 6204 awaits her call of duty at Mysore with more mg stock as the backdrop. (circa end 2003).#AUT
A broad overview of the trip shed at Vishakapatnam, circa Dec. 2003. Note a WAG5 with her headlight alight. The star of the scene is the green loco, second from left. She is a modified WAG5E, re-geared for passenger working. She has been christened 'KRISH
'Crocodile' WCG1 (earlier EF1) # 20057 at Bombay VT (now Mumbai CST) circa 1984. Ideally suited for ghat operations due to articulation and a low slung profile, these locomotives had been relegated to shunting duties by the mid 1970s. They were withdrawn
The assistant driver of a ED (Erode) WAG7 leans completely out of his cab (probably to check the pantograph) as his engine is about to negotiate a set of points. (circa 2004). #AUTH1#C.G.Raghuram#AUTH2#.
The assistant driver of a WDM2 climbs atop his engine to check on something, as he awaits the green signal. Its not rare to see the crew outside the cab, but hats off to the photographer for having captured the decisive moment. (circa 2003).#AUTH1#Naveen
Meals on wheels: interior of a pantry car. Boiled potatoes in a heap by the window as the cook chops up vegetables while enjoying the passing scenery on board the LHB Rajdhani from Mumbai (Bombay) to Delhi. (circa 2004)#AUTH1#Swaran#AUTH2# #GOLD#.
An X class steamer from the Nilgiri line takes a breather as she has her firebox raked out. Note the burning cinders under the engine. Oh for the glories of steam!! (circa end 2003)#AUTH1#John Lacey#AUTH2#.
This is as crude as it gets. Probably built entirely by hand, this sloppy piece of work is the railbus that runs from Shimoga to Talguppa in Southern India. The vehicle is powered by an Ashok Leyland truck engine. Similar crude machines also run on the Sh