Ahmadpur Katwa Narrow Gauge Delights

On 25 th September 2011 myself Anindya Roy alongwith Avishek Basu and Vivian Boye embarked on a NG trip of our lifetime namely the Ahmadpur-Katwa NG (760 mm) section of ER.Started in 29 th September 1917 this single line section is on the verge of extinction as ER is planning for gauge conversion. The trip report can be read here

Date: 2011-11-17
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 21 items
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Low angle shot of NG Railbus at AMP

A low angle shot of the NG Railbus. (Anindya Roy)

Date: 2011-09-25
Owner: Anindya Roy
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Railbus Backside at AMP

Backside view of the NG Railbus. (Anindya Roy)

Date: 2011-09-25
Owner: Anindya Roy
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Ralibus and Vivian

The NG Railbus at Ahmadpur Junction waiting for the starter as Vivian looks in.The Railbus has four coaches in total with the LP's enclosure at the front. (Anindya Roy)

Date: 2011-09-25
Owner: Anindya Roy
Views: 492
Comments: 1
At AMP tracks for reversal

Y shaped track layout at Ahmadpur Jnction (NG) used for the revarsal of the NG Railbus. (Anindya Roy)

Date: 2011-09-25
Owner: Anindya Roy
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AMP Junction NG Platform

Narrow gauge platform of Ahmadpur Junction.One can see the Broad gauge platform at the back.Ahmadpur Junction comes in between Sainthia and Bolpur in Sahibganj loop line section of ER. (Anindya Roy)

Date: 2011-09-25
Owner: Anindya Roy
Views: 450
AMP Pumphouse Abandoned

An abandoned pumphouse in Ahmadpur Junction (NG) platform premises. (Anindya Roy)

Date: 2011-09-25
Owner: Anindya Roy
Views: 512
Comments
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Beautifully presented... Loved the rustic atmosphere...
Posted by Abhijnan Ray on 2011 Nov 29 09:26:03 +0000
Nice coverage
Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2011 Nov 27 16:34:22 +0000
Nice album!!!
Posted by Chitrarth Parghi on 2011 Nov 27 08:22:28 +0000
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