Post Independence (1947) Metre Gauge Steam

Another YP this time hauling a train seen from the Delhi - Ahmadabad express. Unknown, July 19 1984. By Malcolm Peakman.

A YP and I share a small staion. Guntakal to Bangalore, July 1984. By Malcolm Peakman.

My son John and a YP share a quiet moment. Guntakal to Bangalore, July 23 1984. By Malcolm Peakman.

In the Metre gauge station is YG 3242. Delhi, July 16 1984. By Malcolm Peakman.

Departure on one of the great MG journeys: from Ajmer to Kacheguda on 581 Fast Pass. Ajmer, 1987-03-20. By Wp7713 ( John Lacey).

YG #4076 working hard on the 1 in100 ascent of the Melghats south of Khandwa while hauling # 581 Ajmer-Kacheguda Fast Pass. 1987-03-21.

YP #2355 watering while hauling #582 FP on its epic journey from Kacheguda to Ajmer. Note the extended coal capacity in the tender. Kanhargaon Naka, 1987-03-04. By Wp7713.

YP departs Ahmadabad MG. Ahmaddabad, January 1983. By Wp7713.

WR 4-4-0 OJ 639 at Bhavnagar Terminus, Bagnall 2633/1943. By Rob Dickinson, 1970s.

WR 0-6-0T TJ 643 at Junigardh, Bagnall 2646/1942. By Rob Dickinson, late 1970's.

WR 4-6-4T PTS 957 at Bhavnagar, VF 5668/1949. By Rob Dickinson, late 1970's.

WR 4-6-0 G 352 at Marwar, Ajmer 1925. By Rob Dickinson, late 1970's.

WR HPS 4-6-0 31087, Kankavav Junction, NBL (18739-43/1909). By Rob Dickinson, late 1970's.

WR 4-6-0 B 31023 at Mahesana Junction, Bagnall 2493/1932. By Rob Dickinson, late 1970's.

SR 2-8-2 MAWD 1585 at Madras, Alco. By Rob Dickinson, late 1970's.

NR 2-8-2 HG 32033 at Jodhpur, Baldwin 58056/1924. By Rob Dickinson, late 1970's.

NR 4-6-2 HP 31418 at Jodhpur, Baldwin 74065/1948. By Rob Dickinson, 1975/1976.

WR 4-6-2 YB (Poppet) 30016 at Mahesana Junction, Ajmer 1925. By Rob Dickinson, 1975/1976.

SCR 2-8-2 YDs at Marmagoa. By Rob Dickinson, late 1970's.

28. SCR 2-6-4T YM 5760 at Lallaguda, Nippon 1704/1956. By Rob Dickinson, 1975/1976.

NR 2-6-2 YL 5140 at Jodhpur, Hens 29408/1956. By Rob Dickinson, 1975/1976.

SR 2-8-2 YG 3021 at Madurai. By Rob Dickinson, 1975/1976.

SR 4-6-2 YP at Tanjavur. By Rob Dickinson, 1975/1976.

2-8-2 YG at Samastipur, minus smoke deflectors which are only a hindrance for a pilot locomotive. By Rob Dickinson, 1990.

2-8-2 YG 4056 arrives at Darbhanga, it was rare to see a decorated YG. By Rob Dickinson, 1990.

Udaipur may not have been the last place to see metre gauge steam but it was the last place for a quality operation. This is Udaipur City station at night. By Rob Dickinson in April 1995

Ranapratapnagar shed was a classic. The loco foreman was a psychopath who enjoyed chasing off visitors even if they had a permit. By Rob Dickinson in April 1995