This device is necessary as there is often no road access to the KR tracks and the rail is the only way of getting rescue to that location. KR did construct some roads along the permanent way when the tracks were being laid, but these roads fell in disuse

A BG steam crane \"Hanuman\" which can lift up to 75 tonnes, runs at a max speed of 45 kmph. Purna Junction, 2004-10. By Sachin Balwatkar.

A MG steam crane 'Gajanan\" at Purna siding. Purna Junction, 2004-10. By Sachin Balwatkar.

1st AID 1st Accident relief van at NGP. NGP, March 04. By Tamish.

An ancient steam crane glistenes after a fresh coat of paint. The crane along with a motely set of stock is being shunted towards the steam shed. Rewari, Jan 2005. By Shanx.

Acident Relief Train at Ratnagiri it was a EMU later modified into DMU self propoled Acident Relief Train, note Screw coupler in rear end this is a YSZZ coach. Ratnagiri (RN), 2 April 05. Subhash Rao.

Acident Relief Train at Ratnagiri it was a EMU later modified into DMU self propoled Acident Relief Train, note CBC coupler in front this is a YSYL coach. Ratnagiri (RN), 3 April 05. Subhash Rao.

The wheels of the 140 t crane showing the polished web (due to the action of disc brakes ?) and the wear limit of 920 mm. Other signs show the max load as 120000 kgs (although this is is a 140 t crane) and the max speed which is 100 Kmph. GIT yard, Ghorpa

The panoramic view of the "New Design Railway Crane No 144008". The crane can lift 140 tonnes, and has been manufactured only in March 2005. It is meant for Miraj Jn. GIT yard, Ghorpadi, Pune, 2005-04-30. Apurva (iti@vsnl.com).

A long 140 Ton Break Down Crane aptly named as Chamundi, also note small relieving bogie just beneath Chamundi. Bangalore City Jn., 2005 05 15. Pavan Kumar.

Fresh and neat looking Accident and Medical Relief Van based out of JTJ and also a huge mountain can be seen in the background. Jolarpettai Jn., 2005 06 01. Pavan Kumar.

Self Propelled Accident Releif Van. BRC siding, 21/06/05. Hrishikesh Moghe.

Metre Gauge steam crane from Arsikere district. Probably Birur Jct, 1980. Mick Pope.

Every well equiped railway needs an ambulance coach. This is the Dehri Rhotas Railway's version powered by a converted jeep. How do they turn the jeep at the destination? Easy, they insert a jack under the centre and spin it round - which is fine unless i

"Grinding Equipment"!. Rajpura, 13-6-2005. Vicky.