Exploring the land of the Mysore Maharajas
Four railfans - Pawan Koppa, Shishir Jairam, Shreesha Jairam, and Santosh Kulkarni set out on a trip to explore the newly constructed, but a very old route between Mysore and Chamarajanagar. The town Chamarajanagar is named after the great Maharaja of Mysore, Chamaraja Wodeyar (1774-1796). Though this line has been converted to BG, the rustic settings and a serene environment brings back the memories of the old MG route that the Maharajas' of Mysore used for hunting many, many years back. A must cover route for all railfans.
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)
The MG line which runs across the new BG line still remains intact (Shishir Jairam)
This is as picturesque as it can get. Location - Kavalande, a station between Mysore and Chamarajanagar. 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)
The ALP gives the all clear to chug out of Kavalande! 2010-06-20. (Pawan Koppa)