Build - The Pre - Inaugural Exploration
Pictures taken on the newly converted to BG Chikballapur-Kolar line before itwas opened for traffic. Pawan Koppa and Sant Kulk embark on a journey to inspect the completeness of the railway line which was soon be opened for traffic.
The old building of CBP still remains even as the new one comes adjacent to it. (Sant Kulk)
As construction progresses rapidly around CBP station, these old trees still stand the test of time. (Pawan Koppa)
Goats were the guardians of the CBP station entrance! (Pawan Koppa)
The VLR at CBP has definitely seen better days and will see even more in the future! It currently acts as a shelter to stray animals. (Sant Kulk)
A makeshift LC at CBP! (Sant Kulk)
A look at the Bangalore facing end of the CBP station. The rightmost platform to the right was the old platform which was to be made redundant and the new platform was coming up right ahead of it as seen in the pic. (Pawan Koppa)
A look at the end facing the new line towards Kolar. (Pawan Koppa)
This was what the Kolar end lookedwhen we covered this in 2011 and this is what it looks now! (Pawan Koppa)
The brand new advance starter guards entry towards Kolar. (Pawan Koppa)
Goats lock heads in a contest next to a track circuit box :-) (Pawan Koppa)
A look at CBP station from the Kolar end. (Pawan Koppa)
Blue skies, the Nandi hill range in the background and the Bangalore-Hyderabad NH-7 complete this picture perfect location!
The same location 2 years back - just outside CBP station towards KQZ. (Pawan Koppa)
Gidnahalli is as quaint a station as you will ever get! It was far away from looking this a couple of years...
A closer look at Gidnahalli station. (Pawan Koppa)
Trees, hills and a line stretching to eternity! Gidnahalli. (Pawan Koppa)
Kids used this as a cycle track 2 years back - now they proudly pose with this pretty line which passes through their village! (Pawan Koppa)
Railroad to eternity! (Sant Kulk)
The entrance to the next important station towards Kolar - Shidlaghatta. (Pawan Koppa)
Free bike parking at the ticket counter at Shidlaghatta :-) (Pawan Koppa)
Shidhlaghatta station towards the Kolar end. (Pawan Koppa)
Shidlaghatta station towards the Chikballapur end. (Pawan Koppa)
An external look at the Shidlaghatta station building. (Pawan Koppa)
Platform for a water tank to be hoisted at Shidlaghatta. (Pawan Koppa)
The control panel in the SM cabin at Shidlaghatta. (Pawan Koppa)
