South India Darshan

Pictures from the Andaman express and the MG passenger from Vellore to Villapuram and return to MS by the 104 passenger. Gauge conversion may start from 1st July 2007 and this may well be one final ride for some IRFCA members to witness the MG route before it closes down for good.

Date: 2007-06-04
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 121 items
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I love the section between GWL and JHS. Hills all around and loads of sharp curves which can let you inspect your loco at work. (Sid)

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The tail end of the 6032, Andaman express. there were a total of 8 parcel vans with a single one attached in the front end of the train. (Sid)

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The NDLS line passes underneath us!! (Sid)

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And towards the mountains we go!! (Sid)

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Datia accident:: the accident which caused many trains to be diverted to other routes. This accident happend because of overloaded wagons which caused the rake to topple over and damage the other track too as a result both incoming and outgoing traffic w

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Datia accident : Mangled BOXN wagons just before Datia station. (Sid)

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Datia accident : This was no minor accident. (Sid)

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Datia accident : The damage on the otherside! (Sid)

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JHS WAG 5 twins headed by #24061 all set to get attached to a BCNA rake at Datia. We halted for 50 minutes at this station. (Sid)

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Approaching JHS. A LDH microprocessor controled WDM 3A waits along side a ET WDM 3A! (Sid)

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The halt at JHS made me want to take a picture of our loco. We got ED WAP 4 #22222! (Sid)

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AJNI WAG 9 #31085 waits with a BLCA/BLCB rake at JHS. (Sid)

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An ET WAM 4 tows a GZB WAP 4 #22653 and a passenger towards BPL. (Sid)

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6032 meets 6031. Andaman meets Andaman. The NDLS bound Andaman heads on with ED WAP 4 #22555. (Sid)

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THE LP's get some water from a nearby stall while waiting for the BPL statabdi overtake. (Sid)

Comments
It is now I realize that what I missed by not going with all of you for this MG trip.
Posted by Samar on 2007 Jun 04 20:04:33 +0100