An Afternoon at Villupuram

A fine shot of 6127 Kudal Express ripping along Kolavai Lake, approaching Chengalpattu. We (103 MS-VM passenger) were to give way to 6127. March 2004. By PoochiVenkat.

At Padalam, we were looped for 2606 Pallavan Exp. to cross. This dead WDM2 was on its way to GOC for repairs. March 2004. By PoochiVenkat.

Resplendent mini-beast 6347 welcomed us into Villupuram! March 2004. By PoochiVenkat.

David and Goliath? March 2004.

ED WAP4 22295 certainly dwarfs the other two!

Up close from gigantic to dimunitive...both brutes enjoying a noon siesta before resuming duties.

A fine cabin once stood exactly where this loco reposes now...

Mini brute YAM1 gracefully gives way to the big guys.

ED WAP4 22298 proudly stands inbetween the boards proclaiming the takeover of BG Electrics at VM.

The 843 passenger from Vellore steps across the BG mainline as it pulls into VM.

An ultra-wide-angle view of the lines from VM toward Chennai.

6853 Cholan Express, hauled by the Late TBM YAM1 21919 stepping across the BG lines as it enters Villupuram.

TBM YAM1 21919 made a great model as it posed for me at the VM Trip Shed!

The Glory Brothers... 21919 and 21922 make a fine pair in the Trip Shed at VM. Take a look at the height of the pantographs!

Starter Caution! The Chief of 819 VM-Mayiladuthurai passenger drops the flag as he prepares to notch up.

Diesel beasts being shunted between the lines on the northern end.

Fresh&Juicy! Hercules MG Crane looking smart in this red-yellow livery.

The builder's plate, dating back to 1935. Under contract to S.I.R.

A lone YDM4 awaits the shunting signal to switch onto the sidings.

Ready for Refresher Course?! GOC YDM4 6351 poses next to the Railway School at VM.

Handsome beast ERS WDM2 16672 waiting for lunch...

Is it an illusion or is the WDG2 really longer than the WDM2...?

The great pair up close. Both were being refuelled.

Platmosphere at VM - This is the 195 TPTY-PDY passenger enroute to PDY.

GOC WDM2 16866 (one of the "Screamers"), pulls out of VM with 2635.

This beautiful british-era cabin at the south-end of VM was saved from destruction by converting it as the Crew-Control Centre.

On the way back to MS, we crossed the late YAM1 21914 zipping toward VM with 6713 Sethu Express.