As the sun fades into the hazy evening, the roaring storm kicked-up sand and dust resulting in shifting sand phenomenon. While we struggled to stand our grounds, there was sudden excitment among the trees and bushes; waving, swirling, tossing their branches, as if they were worshiping. Then, appeared from the dusty haze, is the diesel hauled train, gloriously notching up, against the storm... Our humble tribute to the hardworking men and machines, serving through one of the toughest terrains in the country.
Bhatinda - Lalgarh Passenger in which we had confirmed SL tickets pulled into Hanumangarh Junction with heavy crowd. We boarded this HCPV attached to the rear of rake, and end up having fun unlimited! Though the crowd eased out at Suratgarh, we chose to c
Pretty sand dunes appear after we crossed Suratgarh. (Harish Kumar)
This Rajasthani couple seems to be sharing some lighter moment, as they get ready to disembark at their destination. (Harish Kumar)
ABR WDM-2A #16840, in-charge of Bhatinda - Lalgarh Passenger waits at Dhirera for a crossing. (Harish Kumar)
ABR WDM-3A #14029 pulls into Dhirera with Barmer - Kalka/Haridwar Express in tow. (Harish Kumar)
With an artistic background and a dramatic foreground, ABR WDM-2A #16562 with Surathgarh bound Passenger takes the platform-less loop at Lunkaransar. (BenHur)
An elderly gentleman conveniently seated to the great views on offer. The large doors provided wide and hassle free view of the ever changing landscape (Harish Kumar)
The trailing view of our train, as we rush towards Lalgarh Junction (BenHur)
The brightly lit Bikaner Station (BenHur)
True to the name - "Golden City of India" because the yellow sand and the yellow sandstone based architecture, the main station building of Jaisalmer also reflects the city's color and tradition. (Harish Kumar)
Wow! What do we have here? (BenHur)
A group of passengers waiting for the forenoon Express to Lalgarh (BenHur)
Another form of the city's golden yellow. This time, its the Palace on wheels. (Harish Kumar)
Freight action at JSM - Limestones being (un)loaded (BenHur)
Palace on Wheels, powered by TKD WDM-3A #16002, waits at Jaisalmer, while its passengers are out to tour the city. Also seen in the background, is the majestic Golden Fort on top of Trikuta Hills. (Harish Kumar)