Operation Desert Storm

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.

Date: 2012-04-20
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 71 items
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Caution, Shifting sand ahead! (Raghu Jayaraman)

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As the sun fades into the hazy evening, the roaring storm kicked-up dust and shifted sand; While we struggled to stand our grounds, there as a sudden excitment among the trees and bushes; waving, swirling, tossing their branches, as if they were worshippi

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ABR WDM-3 #14121 hauling the late running Barmer - Haridwar Link Express hurries towards Suratgarh Video by Hari Kishore (Naveen)

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Away she goes, smoking merrily! (Raghu Jayaraman)

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As the sand shifts south, the express from south storms towards North (BenHur)

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Even as the shifting sand sinks the wild bush, braving the storm is the Kalka bound train. (BenHur)

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Two different journeys: The camel cart with its master, and the WDM-2 #16675 with a rescue mission. (Hari Kishore)

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Another view of the light loco hurrying towards Jagdevwala. (Naveen)

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The much-awaited crossing of the day: As the day light fades, a native probably heading home, crosses the un-manned road level crossing somewhere between Jamsar and Jagdevwala (Naveen)

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Not a double header! The lead loco of Bhatinda - Lalgarh Passenger which failed at Jagdevwala, was rescued by BGKT WDM-2 #16675. (Harish Kumar)

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and finally, we bid adieu to the Royal Lines of Rajasthan, with the passenger disappearing into the Horizon. (BenHur)

Comments
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What a wonderful, fantastic album. This area is among the most beautiful places I have visited on IR and is strongly recommended for all travel and rail enthusiasts. Hats off for the excellent coverage.
Posted by Manish on 2012 Jul 16 18:25:15 +0100
Wonderful work! Made my day!! :)
Posted by Abhinav Bhattacharjee on 2012 May 02 16:46:14 +0100
Best of Rajasthan!!!
Posted by Chitrarth Parghi on 2012 May 01 06:05:48 +0100