All salute! The sempahores are joined by the LC gates as they salute the MYS-TLGP Intercity. Masarahalli. 2011-12-24. (Pawan Koppa)

The "Permanently open" LC gate at Masarahalli bids goodbye to the MYS-TLGP Intercity. 2011-12-24. (Pawan Koppa)

Fast forward from a time-freeze BG-in-MG era to brand new BG-from-MG converted era. Kumsi is the first station after Shimoga towards Talguppa on the newly converted to BG line. Despite there being only up and down train on this line which does not stop he

The Talguppa end of Anandapuram station's platform is sheltered by huge trees which have stood the test of time. Anandapuram. 2011-12-24. (Pawan Koppa)

The Shimoga end of Anandapuram station. (Pawan Koppa)

The ex-refreshment room at Anandapuram lies in shambles. It would have served innumerable passengers in its MG heydays. Anandapuram. (Pawan Koppa)

The defunct MG era station building of Anandapuram. (Pawan Koppa)

Intricate iron gates which once guarded entry into Anandapuram station. (Pawan Koppa)

The old ticket counter of the MG station building at Anandapuram. (Pawan Koppa)

Shambles is what remains of Anandapuram's old MG building. The Avery weighing machine is also seen. (Pawan Koppa)

What it looked from the inside of the MG station ticket counter at Anandapuram. (Pawan Koppa)

The MG Goods Shed at Anandapuram. (Pawan Koppa)

One more look at the MG station entrance at Anandapuram. (Pawan Koppa)

What remains of the cycle/two-wheeler parking lot of the MG station at Anandapuram. 2011-12-24. (Pawan Koppa)

The new BG Talguppa station, the end point of this line. 2011-12-24. (Pawan Koppa)