Quilon to Sengottai
by Sandeep Mohan
Aryankavu was our next stop for a breather and a crossing
The approaching train is the Tirunelveli-Quilon Express and it was the longest as it had a couple of Medical Relief vans attached next to the locomotive
Token exchange takes place for the Tirunelveli-Quilon Express.
Approaching Sengottai. Im not too sure if the coaches on the right are another set of MG Medical Relief vans
Standing Tall. Lower quadrant singaling started from Sengottai onwards
A NE railway caboose with the IR Mascot
View of the coach stabling yard at Sengottai
We wait for a crossing at Sengottai. It was a nice long half hour stop
Closed Box MG wagon next to what looks like a testing device for Vaccum brake equipped rakes
A view of the Break Down special rake. Wonder what so special about a Break Down.
Board on the Break Down Special rake
MG steam crane in superb condition as part of the break down special
Waiting for that crossing at Sengottai.
Finally; GOC 6168 YDM4A pulls in the Tirunelveli-Sengottai passenger
We approach Tenkasi Junction. This is where the newly laid BG line starts and goes to Madurai.
We arrive at Tenkasi Junction. After Sengottai speeds were close to 70 Kmph. Another thing i missed mentioning in aprevious photograph was the board that said 30 Kmph during day time and 28 Kmph at night for the ghat sector
We pull into Pavurchatram for a short halt
Paddy fields are all thats there on the Sengottai-Tirunelveli run. If its the romance of traveling by MG; this is it.
Well where do you think this is?
A nice rear view of my train where you can see the small glow from the guards van light
The MG Steam days saw a lot off people traveling with their shirts taken off to beat the heat. I guess this old man wants to re live the glory days. This is Kilakadaiyam
Full speed ahead is what our loco pilots have been given for this gate signal
We are given the go ahead at Ambasamudram.
More paddy fields on the way to Tirunelveli
Does this station havea anything to do with some Tamil Dynasty. Mahadevi? I need someone to help me with this station name
Pulling out of Cheranmahadevi station in Diesel style. I just wish this was still steam.
Full blast through Pettai Station