Our two coach chartered DHR special enters the platform at Siliguri Jn. The loco is invisible! Siliguri, WB, 2006-06-05

Caution Orders galore on our delightful B class loco! Siliguri, WB, 2006-06-05

Tusker builds up steam as she awaits departure from a very unappealing Siliguri Jn, WB, 2006-06-05

Waiting at a wayside station, probably Rangtong, WB, 2006-06-05

Most stops see the engine get a quick clean-up and take on water, Rangtong, WB, 2006-06-05

Negotiating one of the Z reversals enroute. The train pulls up, and then reverses up the track visible on the left, only to reverse again in a similar manner, thereby gaining height. near Tindharia, WB, 2006-06-05

The guard gives his impatient 'go-ahead' as we negotiate one of the many 'Zs' along the way, near Tindharia, WB, 2006-06-05

Keep her steaming!!! Awaiting departure at Tindharia, WB, 2006-06-05

Tindharia Station. This town is famous ofr its DHR Workshops, which we were unable to visit. Notice the rather interesting 2'0" track maintenance trolley on the left. Tindharia, WB, 2006-06-05

Seeking attention! Typical scene as the crew fuss over the locos at every stop. Tindharia, WB, 2006-06-05

Dieselisation slowly creepin. Our loco 'B' Class #788 Tusker awaits at Gayabari, while the regular passenger to Darjeeling hauled by NDM-6 #601 crosses us. Gayabari, WB, 2006-06-05

The diesel loco awaits a clear signal with the up train to Darjeeling, Gayabari, WB, 2006-06-05

Typical Hills scene. 'B' Class #788 Tusker stands still at Gayabari while the schoolboys look on. Gayabari, WB, 2006-06-05

NDM6 #605 approaches with the down to New Jalpaiguri, Gayabari, WB, 2006-06-05

A passing Phase? We continued waiting till the down train heading to New Jalpaiguri crossed us, Gayabari, WB, 2006-06-05