Ramji Lal Sharma's Kachori and Snacks cart at Ringas Jn (Shashanka Nanda)

Both MG and BG trains are granted permission to leave at the same time. But the superior power of the WDG3A makes the winner fairly clear. (Shashanka Nanda)

The token machines that control the MG lines from Ringas towards Gobindgarh Malikpur and Baori Thikriya (Rajit Kumar)

The pretty as a picture Baori Thikriya station (Rajit Kumar)

The friendly staff of Baori Thikriya station (Rajit Kumar)

Baori Thikriya is one of the few crossing stations on the line, where the occasional train does not stop. That means we railfans can attempt to get the perfect Token Exchange photo (Shashanka Nanda)

Pigeons raid the fire extinguisher supply to quench their thirst (Shashanka Nanda)

The fare table at Baori Thikriya. The cheap fares are the reason why MG trains see heavy patronage despite faster, but more expensive bus connections. (Shashanka Nanda)

A Jaipur bound train crosses over a season channel near Ranoli Shishu. (Shashanka Nanda)

There are no rivers in these parts. Just some channels that spring to life for a few weeks following monsoon rains. (Rajit Kumar)

Passengers enjoy the view from the door plate (Rajit Kumar)

This aerial shot gives a view of the thorny, semi-arid landscape around Rasheedpura. (Vikas Chander)

The fort of Lachhmangarh gives a glimpse in to the rich history of the Shekhawati (Vikas Chander)

A loco failure on the line meant delays. A relief loco was despatched to rescue the stranded train and ferry the dead loco to Sikar. (Vikas Chander)

An morning service to Churu tears past a cutting near Lachhmangarh (Vikas Chander)