The twisty tracks between Bangalore and Salem are to be seen to be believed ! On the 3rd March 2007, IRFCA members from Bangalore, Chennai and Pune enjoy an entire day traveling from Bangalore to Salem and back on the 572/571 passenger. The pictures are shot by many IRFCA members whose names are mentioned along with the photographs.
Budding photographer and railfan, Nishanth snaps away with his trusted Fuji Finepix. (Poochi)
The Fort at Rayakkottai. (Poochi)
Our Assistant waves the green and 17543 smokes smartly out of Rayakkottai. (Poochi)
The evening Sun gives a golden sheen to our train as 17543 negotiates one of the innumerable fantastic curves on this line. (Poochi)
Abandoned mysterious temples like this one are found on many peaks and crags enroute. (Poochi)
A beautiful rock formation near the station of Periya Naga Thunai. (Poochi)
NG tunnel? or MG bridge? A closer inspection will reveal the truth... (Poochi)
The picturesque hilltop temple at Hosur. Golden light from the late evening Sun was just right! (Poochi)
Back to "civilisation"! Here we are, cooling off at the CSDR Home Signal. (Poochi)
And then...down the ramp to BYPL, to end a memorable railfanning trip! (Poochi)