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).
I observed the cracks on the wheels. Is this common?
The Glorious Ghats!
The WDG4 pair effortlessly coasting towards Subramanya Road.
Subramanya Road is here!
The Subramanya Station building is shaped like a temple.
Close up of the temple structure.
View on the platform towards Sakleshpur.
The GOC Deemer brought in the Mangalore Subramanya Road passenger into the station.
Look at the crowd getting in and getting out! (Gowri Sankar)
The GOC WDM2 proceeds to reverse.
Now it traverses to the other end of the station.
I repeat.. I love the Alcos.. They are so beautiful..
The guard for the train quickly moved in to note the loco road number.
This group of people comfortably settled themselves on the shade among the tress and enjoyed the lunch they brought in.
The Coupling Ceremony was witnessed by the folks there...