Rules be damned when its blustery and damp! An LI lights up as the WAG-6C pair undergo pre-departure checks at Koraput. ()

The cab of a WAG6-C. While the A9 & SA9 look like those on other CLW built locos, power seems to be controlled via a single lever like that found in a WAP5/7. Does the WAG6C have notch based power control or some other system. What do the experts make

Tripler on the move. A triple WAG-5 consist along with its standard 58 BOXN load leaves Koraput for Kirandul and the Bailadila mines. (Bharath)

Superman lives in Koraput. (Pic by Rakesh Sahai) ()

Rakesh Sahai capturing a token exchange at close quarters. ()

Waiting for our train! A family waits by the station board at Singaram for their ride towards Koraput. (Bharath)

In pelting rain the WDM3D hauling the Samaleshwari Exp to Howrah approaches on tunnel on the Koraput - Rayagada section. ()

Crossing a viaduct on the picturesque KR line. ()

We cross a BTAP rake owned by NALCO at Bhalumaska. ()

Minutes later, we say the station and the rake in all its glory from across the valley having taken a sharp horse shoe curve. ()

The twin lines from Titlagarh side join us just before Singapur Road. A Plasser track maintenance machine converges runs alongside on the wrong track. ()

LQ Semaphore territory starts henceforth. The arm drops to allow us to continue towards Singapur Road. We would be passing by this place again as the 8006 does the Singapur Road - Rayagada section twice. ()

VSP poses proudly at Singapur Rd. He has ancestral links to the town. ()

The moment approaches.... ()

Heads turn, jaws drop and time freezes.