February 5 2012: a full day at Gwalior, taking a car to chase the narrow gauge trains on the Sheopur Kalan line up to Sumaoli and back, then going sightseeing to the Fort and Jai Vilas Palace including the silver dinner train. In the evening I took the Shatabdi to Agra.
Gwalior narrow gauge: The early morning Gwalior - Sheopur Kalan passenger entering the "level crossing gorge" shortly before reaching Ghosipura station hauled by a growling NDM-5 803, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Ghosipura: the passenger has soon passed the gorge, a water carrying lady crossing its way, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Ghosipura: early morning life awakes at the National Highway 3, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Ghosipura: the railway has left its road competition behind, some forever, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Motijheel: The train approaching Motijheel semaphore home signal - be careful ladies, the Playboy is on the prowl! February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Motijheel: The first rooftop riders appeared at Ghosipura, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Motijheel: A nice sunrise after leaving Motijheel station, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Milavali, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Milavali: Entering the halt, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Milavali: Awaiting the train at the halt, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Bamour Gaon: Passing the home signal between palm trees, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Ambikeshwar: Dance of the peacocks, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Ambikeshwar: Train to Sheopur Kalan traversing the viaduct, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Sumaoli: Impressions from the anachronistic village on the way to the station, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)
Sumaoli: Can you spot anything straight in this photo? On the odyssey to Sumaoli station, February 5 2012 (Roni Kappel)