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

Date: 2006-11-18
Owner: Harsh Vardhan
Size: 9 items
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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.

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1901
Comments: 4
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More views of the restored BNR Garratt, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1273
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More views of the restored BNR Garratt, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1209
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More views of the restored BNR Garratt, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1451
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More views of the restored BNR Garratt, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1212
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The BNR coat of arms, as painted on the Garratt #38811, Shalimar Station, Calcutta, 2006-11-17.

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1167
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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,

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1635
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The interior of the other end of the Observation car, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1205
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The Garratt waits just before the Kolaghat bridge for a photo-op. Kolaghat Bridge, near Calcutta, 2006-11-17.

Date: 2006-11-17
Owner: Samit Roychoudhury
Views: 1305