Udhampur-Jammu Tawi Trip
This album contains pictures taken during the trip to Jammu Tawi and Udhampur, by Ankit Bharaj
Dense for was there to greet me when I opened the door. We were exiting Beas and entering the main-line, our loco benig GZB WAP-4 # 22686. Ankit Bharaj.
The 8101 Muri Exp was made to crawl through the loop at Tangra when this WAP-4 headed train crossed us. Ankit Bharaj.
The single non-electrified line from Pathankot joins us around a Km before Amritsar Jn. Ankit Bharaj.
TKD WDM-3A # 18931 places itself in the center of a single-inside-slip diamond crossing. Ankit Bharaj.
The electrified route to Jalandhar veers away as the 8101 now takes the single non-electrified line to Pathankot. Ankit Bharaj.
The 8101 is blasting through the plains of Punjab. The MPS on this line is 80 Kmph. Ankit Bharaj.
The Charm of single line section - Late comer is allowed to go first!!! My 8101 headed by LDH WDM-2A # 17301 waits for the crossing. Ankit Bharaj.
The 8101 makes a curvy exit out of Dina Nagar. We are approaching Pathankot. Ankit Bharaj.
The line from Chakki Bank joins us at Pathankot Jn. Ankit Bharaj.
After a reversal at Pathankot, we head to Jammu Tawi, while MDU-JAT Navyug exp waits for its entry into Pathankot Jn. Ankit Bharaj.
The line from Chakki Bank joins us at Bharoli Jn. Trains comming from Chakki Bank and skipping Pathankot take this line. Ankit Bharaj.
The line to Amritsar sways away as the 8101 now heads to Jammu Tawi. Ankit Bharaj.
A very sharp curve just after Bharoli Jn. The other line seen in the picture the down line. The section between Bharoli and Madhopur Punjab has been doubled. Ankit Bharaj.
PTK-JAT route is full of curves and standing at the door really a treat for us railfans. Ankit Bharaj.
The 8101 is about to cross a river named 'Basantar'. Also notice the viaduct to the left of the picture. Ankit Bharaj.
403 NDLS-UHP spl overtakes my 8101 at Bari Bhramin. This is the penultimate station on the Pathankot - Jammu Tawi route. Ankit Bharaj.
Our counterpart, 8102 JAT - TATA Muri Exp heads out of JAT as my 8101 waits at JAT outer. Ankit Bharaj.
The single eyed beast poses of a photo. This is our DMU which was supposed to take us back to JAT. Ankit Bharaj.
Another view of the Station and the DMU. The station was very clean. Ankit Bharaj.
We get the green at UHP!! Ankit Bharaj.
The LP gives a loud toot of horn after spotting the "W" board as the DMU prepares to enter a tunnel. Ankit Bharaj.
Entering on of the longest viaduct en-route. This viaduct is made over river Tawi. Ankit Bharaj.
This is really a long one!!!! Ankit Bharaj.
Notice that the last two pillers have a tapering profile. Ankit Bharaj.
Crossing river Ringal Khad on the Gambhir Bridge. This is highest bridge on the JAT-UHP section. Ankit Bharaj.
Approaching a small tunnel. As seen here, the entire route has been provided with MACL signals. Ankit Bharaj.
My DMU just passed over an "S" shaped viaduct somewhere between before Baljata. This is most beautiful viaduct ever constructed. A treat for all viaduct enthusiasts!! Ankit Bharaj.