Three on Satpura Narrow Gauge Spree

Set of images captured during the journey on Jabalpur-Nainpur-Balaghat Narrow gauge section of erstwhile Satpura lines and currently the narrow gauge hub of Indian Railways. Set also includes some images captured during outward & inward journeys. Three participants in the trip were Gaurav Bhandari, Rahul Sharma & Sanket Gosavi. Core journey was done on 12th September 20011 when monsoon adorned the beauty of Satpura hills which looked like a green Saree clad bride.

Apart from exploring the Jabalpur-Balaghat narrow gauge route, travel in the First class of legendary Satpura express, visiting Asia's busiest Narrow gauge station - Nainpur & the alluring Ghat section were the things that captivated the railfans who did not mind traveling 2000 kms to cover the mesmerising narrow gauge treasure of 187 kms.

Date: 2011-11-07
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 36 items
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Token exchange at Nainpur Junction where Satpura express arrived little ahead of time. Nainpur, four line Narrow gauge junction is cantre point of Satpura lines. (Sanket Gosavi) ()

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Garib Rath of Narrow gauge wagons? BC Wagon converted accident relief coach at Nainpur in Garib Rath's livery. (Sanket Gosavi) ()

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Dream come true! Railfan Rahul Sharma was obsessed with Nainpur ever since he joined IRFCA. He could not believe he was at Nainpur so posed below the station board. (Sanket Gosavi) (Sanket Gosavi)

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Aerial view of Nainpur's pf. no. 2,3 & 4. Seen at right side is Satpura express berthed on pf # 2. (Sanket Gosavi) (Sanket Gosavi)

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Another view of Nainpur depicting the spaciousness of its Narrow Gauge world. Seen on the left side is BOX Wagon with caboose, who welcomed our entry into Nainpur (Sanket Gosavi) (Sanket Gosavi)

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Platform # 1 of Nainpur where Chhindwara bound passenger is berthed.(Sanket Gosavi) (Sanket Gosavi)

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Z Class 2-8-2 'Satpura' steam loco of erstwhile Bengal Nagpur Railway, plinthed at Nainpur. (Sanket Gosavi) ()

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Nainpur also serves as a watering halt for the trains. Seen here is the 2 down Satpura express being water filled at Nainpur. (Sanket Gosavi) ()

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The two stalwarts of Motibagh, ZDM 4A #208 & 222 pose tall & close. Loco # 208 was in charge of Satpura express. (Sanket Gosavi) (Sanket Gosavi)

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Sprawling old steam loco shed at Nainpur - Front view. (Sanket Gosavi) (Sanket Gosavi)

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Nainpur old steam loco shed - Rear view. Shed is converted to Diesel loco shed but hardly used these days. (Sanket Gosavi) (Sanket Gosavi)

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Satpura express skipped the passenger halt Padriganj where this Token Exchange moment was captured. (Rahul Sharma) ()

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Picture showing the status of gauge conversion in Nainpur - Balaghat section. Broad gauge viaduct seen here between Lamta and Charegaon is almost completed. (Sanket Gosavi) ()

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One more picture showing the gauge conversion's progress. Location of this viaduct is between Charegaon and Titwa Halt in Nainpur-Balaghat stretch. Picture taken onboard Satpura express which itself passes the old stone girder bridge seen right side. In g

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One of the happiest moments of the trip - Two narrow gauge trains stand adjacent, waiting for the departures. Seen on the right side is the Satpura express heading for Jabalpur as 1 up after reversal, while stabled on the left side is the Balaghat Jabalpu

Comments
A perfect album. Very good!!!!
Posted by Chitrarth Parghi on 2011 Nov 08 15:45:08 +0000
A perfect album. Very good!!!!
Posted by Chitrarth Parghi on 2011 Nov 08 15:45:07 +0000