Shantipur-Nabadwip Ghat NG line

By David Churchill.

Date: 2004-12-24
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 23 items
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Loco 773 awaiting departure - no turntable used at that time. Shantipur, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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Taking water at Nabadwipghat. Shantipur line, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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A very steamy loco shed. Shantipur, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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Scene en route at intermediate stop. Shantipur line, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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En route - wood being loaded. Shantipur line, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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Stop at Dignagar station. Shantipur line, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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Driver and loco at Nabidwipghat - A chance to thank all the IR staff who were so welcoming during our visits. Shantipur Line, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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Loco runs round train - note condition of the track and EMU in background. Shantipur, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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Diesel railcars at shed. not in use marking read return to Katwa had they perhaps arrived for trials. Shantipur, 18 March 1980. By David Churchill.

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CS775 preserved at NRM, New Delhi. NRM, New Delhi. By Roopesh Kohad.

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The NG Rakes Waiting for departure. Shantipur JN, 20/11/2004. By Saurab Basu.

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The "Small" Train. Shantipur JN, 20/11/2004. By Saurab Basu.

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The Rakes of the Shantipur-Nabadwip Ghat NG Passenger. Shantipur JN, 20/11/2004. By Saurab Basu.

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Another view of the NG Rakes from the other side of the Platform. Shantipur JN, 20/11/2004. By Saurab Basu.

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The other side of the platform- The EMU by which we arrived at Shantipur JN, waiting for its return trip. Shantipur JN, 20/11/2004. By Saurab Basu.