Exploring the land of the Mysore Maharajas

The entire route is full of stations like Konanur - A tree covered canopy which just reflects the years gone by. The train comes and goes, but I will go on forever. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

One more station where there are no loops or Signals.The station name is Kavalande. (Shishir Jairam)

The station Badanaguppe has no loops and Signals. (Shishir Jairam)

The new stn board @ CMNR doesnt indicate its MSL or the Pin Code. (Sant Kulk)

The old MG station stands amidst the new BG station (Shishir Jairam)

KJM WDM2 reverses one can see the the end of line not only for SWR but also in Karnataka. (Shishir Jairam)

The new Chamarajanagar station is really clean and with greenary around it looks really soothing. (Shishir Jairam)

The old MG station reminds us of the Maharaja of Mysore coming for Hunting.The Mysore Maharaja's saloon is in NRM, Delhi. (Shishir Jairam)

We enter Chamarajnagar station which has now been converted to BG.The station is so clean and looks absolutely new. (Shishir Jairam)

KJM WDM-2 #17502 strikes a pose in between MACLs that signal the southernmost point of SWR in Karnataka as it reverses to take the 203SW Chamarajanagar-Mysore Passenger back to Mysore. Budding railfans watch the action in awe. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

Another look as the KJM WDM-2 hurries off during a reversal to take the passenger back to Mysore. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

The old MG line lies in a state of neglect along with the old station building as overgrowth slowly consumes it. Chamarajanagar. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

A closer look at the station building built during the days of the British. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

A sign not to be seen nowadays at stations. This one is at the old Chamarajanagar station building. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

What was once the interiors of the MG station at Chamarajanagar and had seen thousands of passengers queue up to buy tickets during its heydays. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

A single counter which had advanced reservation and another one which catered to current booking was added as passenger volume increased during the MG days. Now lies in a state of neglect. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

The front entrance of the old CMNR stn which remains in shambles. (Sant Kulk)

The Mail/Express timing display board at the old Chamarajanagar station. Look out for some hilarious spellings! 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

The fares and timings of the old MG trains at Chamarajanagar. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

The picturesque environs around the BG station at Chamarajanagar. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

The MG station looks even more picturesque and rustic and makes one think of the era gone by! 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

Looks like its going to be one bumpy ride to Mysore. Location - Chamarajanagar. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

The KJM WDM-2 has now reversed and attached itself and will now take the 203SW passenger to Mysore. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)

Lone KJM WDM2 17502 idles with the passenger train bound to MYS.The station is absolutely calm. (Shishir Jairam)

There will be no more signals upto Nanjangud town.The distance of 35 Kms. (Shishir Jairam)

The huge mountain ranges across the Chamarajanagar station adds charm to it. (Shishir Jairam)

An old cabin from the MG days lying defunct now. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)