Boiler of the X-class steam loco. Coonoor Loco Shed, 30 Nov 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

The X-class loco is in full cry now. YDM-4 is also seen on right. Two locos of different traction next to one another. Coonoor, 30 Nov 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

Aerial view of Coonoor loco shed. Coonoor, 30 Nov 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

Plinthed X-class loco at Coonoor station. Coonoor, 1 Dec 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

For showcase. Old meets new!! A puff of smoke from the loco as she departs for Mettupalayam. Coonoor, 30 Nov 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

The ancient rake of Nilgiri Passenger. There is a new coach in between. These coaches have two digit numbers like 93, 75 etc. Coonoor, 1 Dec 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

The Coonoor steam loco shed. An X-class steam loco, a YDM-4 diesel loco, a goods wagon (used for transporting coal) and heaps of coal can be seen. Coonoor loco shed, 1 Dec 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

The uphill Mettupalayam - Ooty Nilgiri passenger, pushed up by X-class oil fired loco approaches Coonoor. This may be the only train where the guard sits in the front of the train. NMR, 1 Dec 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

The X-class oil fired loco puts up a hefty effort pushing the Nilgiri Passenger uphill. Each coach has a brake man. NMR, 1 Dec 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

The oil fired X-class loco, named "Nilgiri Queen" passes by. There is very little smoke due to the oil burning. These locos, though babies compared to the YP and YG mammoths that criscrossed India, produce all the charm and romance of steam!!

NMR : The Ooty Mettupalyam passenger.A very long shot.Theonly shot I got of NMR on my recent visit to Ooty,rain played the spoilsport:-(. Ooty Coonor road, 13Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Coonor Mettupalyam Passenger near Coonor.This was taken during my trip to NMR last year. Coonor, 28Jun2003. By Raghuram CG.

nilagari mountain railway steam loco. Coonoor, 2004-11-29. By Pradeep Kalra.

nilagari mountain railway. Coonoor, 2004-11-29. By Pradeep Kalra.

Start off from Metupalayam Station. Metulapalayam, 21 Jan 2005. By Gowri Sankar.