Matheran Odyssey
A Collection of pictures from a weekend trip to Matheran
NDM-1A #551 reverses to take charge of the 605 Neral-Matheran Passenger. Neral Jn.
The 605 Passenger stops at the first halt - Jummapatti.
NDM-1 #501 brings in the Matheran-Neral Passenger. Jummapatti.
What an ancient looking loco!
Flag Exchange - Matheran style!
Rush hour at Jummapatti!
An example of damage caused by landslides in July 2005. Jummapatti-Water Pipe section.
The missing track sections have been rebuilt with concrete bridges. Jummapatti-Water Pipe section.
Approaching a spectacular curve just before "One Kiss Tunnel", the only tunnel on the route. Jummapatti-Water Pipe section.
The verdant Water Pipe station.
The interiors of the First Class compartment of the Neral-Matheran passenger.
Interiors of the Second Sitting carriage.
Interiors of the Unreserved compartment.
A deserted Matheran station at night!
A "SAN" built NDM-6 #603 brings in a passenger into Matheran as curious kids look on! Matheran.
The Matheran station board
NDM-1 #501 gets ready to leave Matheran with the afternoon passenger to Neral. Matheran.
Recent comments
Great set, Vivek. You cannot escape from taking me on a guided tour to Matheran when I visit Dombivli next :-)
Posted by Sridhar Joshi on 2007 Apr 30 16:04:12 +0000
Hi Vivek. Thanks a lot for sharing wonderful pictures. 551 differs significantly than 501. It does not have bulge in hood and radiator looks smaller.
Posted by Prakash Tendulkar on 2007 Apr 30 12:54:10 +0000