During the Christmas 2008, four IRFCAians set out on an expedition to the beautiful Shiradi Ghats. As usual, IR offered its finest rail journey experience and we quenched it to the maximum we can... All pictures taken with prior permission from concerned authorities. Pictures by Gowri Sankar, Anantha Narayanan (Gowri's friend and newbie Railfan). Image processing by PoochiVenkat. Trip organized and coorindated by Srinivas S (SBC).
Sequence of the tiny passenger coming into Sakleshpur.
Sequence of the tiny passenger halting at Sakleshpur. Descent crowd getting out and into the train.
The loco has reversed and coming to attach itself to the rake.
Like in all stations, few saffron clad folks perch themselves in IR's vicinity.. This man was doorplating all along!
Green flag.. The SLR was in the middle!
Silhoutte of two men atop a ROB.
The headlights were switched on request.. I tried to capture this beauty in all forms.. here is one portrait.
Another Portrait!
The trademarked Alco horns! What a melody and charm it brings to the ears...
With no human habitation around, the only sounds were from the Alco duo!
One of the bridges enroute.
Day 2 of the trip... Empty BOXN rake on a bridge.
A note to drivers to restrict tractive effort on the bridges.
The powerpacked wheels..
Builders plate on the wheel truck.