Workers are busy giving a face-lift to their favorite WG locomotive from Madhupur shed, on the final day of the Black Beauty competition held at Asansol. Picture taken by Mr. Mrinal Das on 24/11/1991. (Rahul)

And the winner of this competition was WP #7622, of Asansol. Jubilant workers may be seen around this loco, which was named Vijaya. Mrinal Das, 24/11/1991. (Rahul)

WP #7622 of Asansol, the champion of the black beauty contest, seen from the rear. Picture courtesy Sri Mrinal Das, dated 24/12/1991. (Rahul)

Picture taken on 24/12/1991, during the black beauty competition held at Asansol steam shed. This fine gentleman (WP #7100 of ASN), of course being a good host, did not participate but he was seen suitably dressed for the occasion, while remaining busy wi

This picture was taken on 24/12/1991, the last day of the black beauty championship which was held at Asansol. The that time loco foreman of Sahibganj, Mr. Khan (holding the door handle) was seen visibly proud of his WP #7105. The cup won at the competiti

Narrow gauge 2'6" steam locomotives No. BK 13 from the Burdwan - Katwa section is seen displayed on a plinth (and steaming!) on the last day of Black Beauty contest held at Asansol. Picture taken by Sri Mrinal Das on 1991.12.24

Broad gauge steam locomotives participating on the last day of Black Beauty contest held at Asansol. Picture taken by Sri Mrinal Das on 1991.12.24 .

Broad gauge steam locomotives participating on the last day of Black Beauty contest held at Asansol. Picture taken by Sri Mrinal Das on 1991.12.24

Broad gauge steam locomotives participating on the last day of Black Beauty contest held at Asansol. Picture taken by Sri Mrinal Das on 1991.12.24