Lumding Badarpur Hill Section

Date: 2004-03-15
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 14 items
Karimganj_Ghat.jpg

The Barak or Kushiara River. The far bank is Bangladesh while goods are being loaded onto a motor-barge bound for a Bangladeshi ghat further downstream. Karimganj Ghat, 2003-11-02. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Dibang_River.jpg

The Jatinga River & the Barail Hills viewed from the door - 5812 Barak Valley Express. Near Damcherra, 2003-11-03. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Tunnel_River.jpg

One of the many tunnels on the Lumding Badarpur Hill Section. The Jatinga River is a constant companion on the Southern stretch. Near Bandarkhel, 2003-11-03. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Derailed_Goods.jpg

One of the many goods wrecks on this tricky line. Note the lush forests, another celebrated feature of this line!. Near Ditokcherra, 2003-11-03. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Hmars_at_Harangajao.jpg

Hmar women convert the platform to a bustling bazaar. Harangajao, 2003-11-03. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Harangajao_Yard.jpg

This YDM-4 was a major contributor in the delay to our train. New BG earthwork is faintly discernible on the hill in the background. Harangajao, 2003-11-03. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Doubleheaded_Goods.jpg

Two YDM-4's roar past with a goods rake. I tried for the "Lacey Effect" by shooting directly into the setting sun with my puny aim & shoot!. Longrangajao, 2003-11-03. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Longrangajao_Bridge.jpg

No, it's not a double line. The bridge bears the loop line & our banker has only just made it to terra firma. Longrangajao, 2003-11-03. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Tall_Iron_Bridge.jpg

One of the many high iron bridges over unseen rivulets. I dropped my camera cover on the walkway in my haste to take this shot!. Near Jatinga, 2003-11-03. By Mohan Bhuyan.

Lower_Haflong.jpg

The motto doesn't really ring true on this line. Note the low elevation despite the hilly terrain and the MACL on a largely LQ semaphore line. Lower Haflong, 2003-02-22. By K K Bhuyan.

Doyang_Viaduct_1.jpg

The famous Doyang Viaduct, note the guide rails. Lumding Badarpur Hill Section, NFR, 2003-02-22. By K K Bhuyan.

Doyang_Viaduct_2.jpg

Another view of the Doyang Viaduct. Lumding Badarpur Hill Section, NFR, 2003-02-22. By K K Bhuyan.

YG_4367_for_Centenary_Run.jpg

YG #4367 is prepared for the Centenary Run. Lower Haflong, 2003-02-22. By K K Bhuyan.

YG_4367_II.jpg

YG #4367 condemned in 1997, was lovingly restored in 2001 at Badarpur Loco Shed for the Jatinga Steam Safari & the Centenary. The gent in the beret is my father. Lower Haflong, 2003-02-22. By Unknown Travel Companion.