BNR Garratt resurrected 2006.11.17
This album contains pictures of the Bengal Nagpur Railway Garratt No. 38811 on its maiden run from Shalimar to Mecheda on 2006.11.17
The restored BNR Garratt #38811, on its maiden run between Shalimar & Mecheda. It was well turned out, and thankfully devoid of the usual complement of overpowering garlands. Mecheda Station, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.
More views of the restored BNR Garratt, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.
More views of the restored BNR Garratt, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.
More views of the restored BNR Garratt, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.
More views of the restored BNR Garratt, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.
The BNR coat of arms, as painted on the Garratt #38811, Shalimar Station, Calcutta, 2006-11-17.
The Observation car used on the Garratt run. On the outward journey, this was right behind the SLR (front), while on the way back, it formed the last coach. Interesting Pullman style front. The insite had a speedo with recorder, Howrah station, Calcutta,
The interior of the other end of the Observation car, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.
The Garratt waits just before the Kolaghat bridge for a photo-op. Kolaghat Bridge, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.