Marching to CNB 2008
On 31/01/2008, two mad railfans of Kolkata, Shubhabrata and Saurab went on a 5128 Kms Circular journey to reach the grand meet at CNB 2008. We covered Neral, Pratapnagar, Ahmedabad, Gwalior and of course, Kanpur with the surrounding routes. All the photographs are shot with official permission from the respective authorities. By Shubhabrata Chatterjee.
Both the ALPs are so delighted to see a camera pointed towards them .
That is between Guard and ALP.
Welcome to Diesel Loco Shed Pratapnagar. Soon to become history.
W.G. Bagnall T Class loco # 603 plinthed at DRM Office Pratapnagar. It started its career at 1920 and retired on 1987.
ZDM 5# 512 and 520 thirsting for duty at Pratapnagar Diesel Shed.
ZDM 5 # 507 undergoing at massive surgery . Pratapnagar.
ZDM5 507 Wheel sets. Pratapnagar.
NG era at Pratapnagar is coming to an end. Tracks are withdrawn.
Pit lines are removed.
BG Lines are taking up the charge for a new beginning.
Just POHed NG DRM Inspection Car parked at Pratapnagar Outer.
Reserved for attendants of DRM (something similar to historic III rd class coach) .
W Class loco # 587 plinthed at Ahmedabad Railway Station.
Unusual (at least for me) MG BKC/BC wagon only fit for carrying sugarcane spotted at Mathura Jn.
Kawasaki ZE # 55 (from Kawasaki Rolling Stock Mfg Co Ltd Kobe Japan) plinthed outside Dholpur Station. It was built in 1950 and retired at 1991. One can find its older photographs at
NA # 791 Plinthed outside Gwalior Station. Is was the first Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotive (2’0) of Gwalior Light Railway. Built by Kerr Stuart & Co Ltd UK. Introduction of service 1895 and priced at Rs. 30,655/- .
NH2 # 750 plinthed at ARM Office Gwalior. Built by Kerr Stuart & Co Ltd UK . Year of introduction 1928. Used in Gwalior State Railway up to 1985.
Composite NG Caboose parked outside Gwalior Diesel Loco Shed.
The famous Silver Train of Gwalior Palace that used to serve royal guests during banquets. It was so tightly packed, really I could not take a Good Photograph.
Close up of the Loco.
The miniature rails on which the famous Silver train chugged around the table.
NDM 5 # 808 taking a breather at Gwalior NG platform after completion of its about 90 Kms journey from Sheopur Kalan.
NDM 5 # 810 resting at Gwalior Loco Shed.
NDM5 806 getting a fresh coat at Gwalior Diesel Shed.
NG Diesel Inspection Car . Gwalior Diesel Shed.
Diesel Rail Car NRD1 1003 rusting at Gwalior Diesel Loco Shed..Cant we preserve these also ?
NDM5 Driver Panel.
Recent comments
This will be a long cherished series of experiences for me...Thanks Subho for the wonderous company and sincere thanks to IRFCA !! Three Cheers for IRFCA - Hip Hip Hurray...
Posted by Saurab Basu on 2008 Feb 24 07:46:47 +0000