WP 7200 Heritage Run at Mysore on 2004.06.14 and 2004.06.20

WP 7200 at Mysore Station.It was in the Shed. Mysore Station, 14Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Close up of Driving mechanism of WP 7200.On the WP 7161, a fish is painted.(I am talking about the Red Coupling above the first wheel).One can visualize it as a fish with its Mouth Open:-). Mysore, 14Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

[For Showcase]Another view of WP 7200. Mysore, 14Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Another View : The lighting is improper.All the photos were taken when there was a steady Drizzle. Mysore, 14Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

[For Showcase]Curious villagers look at the steam engine in circa 2004.Somewhere on the line between Mysore - KR Nagar.The loco had stopped because steam pressure was not sufficient.This happened only on this run, all the other runs were covered effortles

Students look at WP 7200 with awe at Mysore Station.The loco was making so much noise that some kids had their ears covered. Mysore Station, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Which year is this.Hard to believe that its circa 2004.The freshly painted Mysore Station and WP 7200 together make it look like a scene right out of the 60's. Mysore Station, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Same shot converted to B&W. Mysore Station, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Admiring the monster. Mysore - KR Nagar Line, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

I liked this shot very much.I think the curious villager in the picture is distracting..but it gives the picture another perspective altogether. Mysore - KR Nagar Line, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

WP 7200 Getting ready for the Steam Run. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Another view of WP 7200. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

WP 7200 steamin'. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Just managed to fit the train sans the diesel Loco.The WDM2 was being used to shunt the heritage special to PF 1. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

WP 7200 reversing to take charge of the Heritage special. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Top View of WP 7200. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

The other half:-) of WP 7200. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Coal which isnt usable being discarded onto the rails.Was this a common practice.I wonder what would happen in case of wooden sleepers.. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Firebox of WP 7200. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Students enjoying the charm of a Steam engine train,unfortunately there were some blaring loud speakers playing Hindi Songs, but that stopped after a while.ONly the WP 7200 was heard,that was pleasant. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Steam following Diesel : WP7200 being hauled to PF1 from where the Heritage Special would depart. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

WP7200 reversing alongwith WDM 2A 18493.It had to take some additional coaches. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Coaches coupled and ready to go to PF 1. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Wp 7200 leading the Heritage Special out of Mysore station. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Railfans planning their next move.Subbu is in the middle, Karthik on the right and Arun on the left. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By Raghuram CG.

Yours Truly hanging on to WP 7200.Arun on the immediate left(Blue half shirt )and a littel bit of karthik.The folks behind were from Syndicate bank trying to fix that banner!! better wisdon prevailed and they removed it eventually. Mysore, 20Jun2004. By R