As the sun descends to the horizon, the NG tracks start shining more and more! Dr Akash Bang

The hills beckon the tourists as the sun sets at Ramakona station. Sachin kneeling down to frame a shot. Dr Akash Bang

More views around Ramakona station.

Wiggling out way through the forest after Ramakona. This is a wonderful section with steep climbs and sharp curves. No BG can thread it's way through this.

Our train through the thick forests of Madhya Pradesh.

As we climb further into the hills, the foliage closes in. The stretch from Ramakona to Umranala rivals its more storied counterpart in the northeast for jungle cover.

25kmph feels so much faster!

Sunset & NG 1: Molten gold or Red hot iron? NG line basking in the evening glory! Dr Akash Bang

Sunset & NG 2: Sun sets at that faraway place where these 2 NG tracks meet! Dr Akash Bang

Sunset & NG 3: At that critical time of sunset, a lapse of just few seconds and a slight decrease in exposure value of the frame can make a world of difference! Note the color changes near the sun and compare with the earlier pics especially pic no 1.

the beautiful sunset pretty much sums up our exciting day of railfanning.

Sunset on NG 4: Sunset in the forests of MP! Dr Akash Bang

The picturesque Bhimalgondi station and the dense forest behind. The curved tracks and the semaphore signal only add to the charm! Dr Akash Bang

Railfan Ranganath runs as the guard whistles and shows the green flag at Bhimalgondi. Dr Akash Bang

Guardians of the forest: In fading light we cross a semaphore high up on the tree line.