Jaipur Trip

The sun rises over the city of Delhi. Some are still sleeping, while some are catching up with the latest in the world. Delhi Cantt., 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

Phulera's YDM4 #6695 is nearing the end of its night long struggle from Bikaner with the 19 coach long Mail to Delhi Sarai Rohilla. This is perhaps the longest MG train in the country today. Delhi Cantt., 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

Katni WDM2 #16072 is mated to a dead WDG3A from the same shed as it brings in an NMG motor carrier rake from the Jaipur side. Delhi Cantt., 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

My train, the 2015 Shatabdi Express to Ajmer is headed by Tughlakabad based WDM3A #18919R. Delhi Cantt., 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

Locos from 2 different zones can be seen in this shot. From left, WDM2 from Abu Road, WDG3A from Katni and WDM2 from Gonda. Rewari West exit, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

The Delhi bound Ashram Express roars past the waiting Shatabdi double headed by snazzy looking Abu Road locos. The lead loco is WDM2B #16789. Rewari - Alwar Section, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

I've seen all sorts of creatures being hit by locos but never saw such a sight. God knows since when this unfortunate pigeon was stuck there?. Araniya, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

Here's the train for which he had been waiting for. The New Bhuj - Bareilly Ala Hazrat Express hauled by Lucknow's WDM2 #17753 in the shed's famous 'Prabal' livery. Araniya, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

The Guwahati - Jodhpur/Bikaner Express is one long haul. Here it is seen being headed by one of the youngest rebuilt WDM3As, ie #16043 from Jhansi. Jaipur, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

We overtake a BTPGLN wagons carrying LPG with Jhansi WDG3A #14987 at the helm. Araniya, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

View of the Delhi side exit of the station. Shed on the right homes the Jaipur Divisions Breakdown & Accident Relief set along with a 140 tonne crane built at Jamalpur. Jaipur, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

MG AC inspection Car attached to a Generator cum Charging van belonging to the Bikaner Division. I guess the DRM goes out on a right on this coach which was built in 1981. Jaipur MG sidings, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

YDM4 #6694 idles alongside a more illustrous big brother - The famous Rajdhani livery 18623R from Ratlam. Jaipur, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

The Jodhpur - Varanasi Marudhar Express steams in behind WDM2 #17725 from Bhagat Ki Kothi. Jaipur, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

A mangy, decreipt, flea infested #14010 from Tughlakabad is the power for the evening's Pooja Express to Jammu Tawi. Jaipur, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

Compared to which, the 16794 from Abu Road is shiny & resplendent in its blue - white set of clothes. Jaipur BG sidings, 2005-10-01. Shashanka Nanda.

The Jaipur - Ajmer Intercity is a favorite with commuters on this section. The popularity of this train can be judged by the fact that it has 17 coaches for a short 130 odd kilometer journey. On this day #6628 from Phulera (my personal favorite) is doing

Chocolate & Cream anyone? Phulera shed has come up with one of the smartest liveries on IR for their YDM4 #6420. Jaipur MG yard, 01/10/2005. Shashanka Nanda.

Night falls as the Shatadbi halts for a brief while at Rewari. 01/10/2005. Shashanka Nanda.