Dadar to Dadar Trip(via Bhusaval & Pune) May 2005 - Vivek Manvi & Bharath Moro
A photo series with an accompanying trip report.
Bharath Moro, posing for the camera in the swanky AC 3 Tier coach of the 2859 Gitanjali Express as we beging our journey to Bhusaval. 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The FRP modular toilet of the 3rd AC coach of the Gitanjali Express. This coach was built by RCF Kapurthala in January 2005. 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The interiors of the loo look pretty impressive too. Note the concealed flush assembly. 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
WCAM-3 #21933 had hauled the Gitanjali Express from Mumbai CST to Igatpuri. The loco will now give way to a SRC WAP-4 for its journey to Howrah. Roof-mounted DBR units have now become a standard feature on almost all WCAM-3 locomotives. Igatpuri, 2005-05.
The famous 'Thumbs Up' rock just outside Manmad Junction. This area is pretty scenic as well as interesting. Three lines converge at Manmad and all of these can be seen from top of this hill. Near Manmad, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The Daund-Manmad line joins the CR mainline from Mumbai here. The Daund-Manmad line is a single and unelectrified line. The 'Thumbs Up' rock can be seen in the background. Manmad Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The famous Bhusawal WAM-4 #21331 in its neat white-blue livery parked in a siding. This loco previously had huge windscreens, which have been removed. Note the bulge on the front of the loco, which gives it a 'pregnant' look. Manmad Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Man
Action at Manmad: The Nizamuddin and Vasco bound Goa Expresses meet each other at Manmad Junction. The Vasco bound train is being hauled by a Pune WDM-3A #18757R. Manmad Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
Santragachi WAP-4 #22317 was doing a brilliant job of hauling the Gitanjali at its MPS of 110kmph. Here the beast takes a breather at Manmad. Manmad Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The fast and the furious: The late running Mahanagri Express hauled by a BSL WAM-46P #20658 blasts past the Gitanjali Express. Both trains were doing well over 100kmph. NK-MMR section, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
A BCNA rake headed by twin MU'd Itarsi WAG-5 locos waits in the siding to be overtaken by us. The rear loco was shut down as the rake was empty. Naydongri (MMR-BSL), 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The WAP-4 rounds a curve and negotiates an upgradient at top speed in the Manmad-Bhusawal section. This section is heavily graded and its quite common to see freights headed by twin locos. MMR-BSL, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The NZM bound Goa Express gets ready to depart behind a GZB WAP-1 #22031. Note the red danger sign signifying that coupling work between the loco and the first coach is in progress. This practice is unique to CR. Bhusaval Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
Make way for the twins: The Karnataka Express hauled by MU'd WDM-3A #18825R and WDM-2 #18357 from Itarsi arrives at Bhusaval Jn. Bhusaval Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
Bhilai WAM-4 #20401 in its smart red-cream livery brings in the Howrah-LTT Holiday Special. Bhusaval Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The Action continues!! JHS WAP-4 #22361 brings in the Lucknow bound Pushpak Express. Bhusaval Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
An ancient Erode WAP-4 #22218 brings in the Navajeevan Express on its way to Chennai. Bhusaval Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
There were locos from all parts of the country. Here is a GZB WAM-4P #21248 with the Gorakhpur-LTT Holiday Special. Bhusaval Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
Bondamunda WAG-7 #27173 with a fully loaded BOXN rake awaits the starter signal. Bhusaval Jn, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
BZA WAM-4P-6PE #21237 hauls in the Bikaner-SC Express. Bhusaval Jn, 2005-05. Bharath Moro.
The swanky 24-hour 'ComeSum' restaurant at Pune station, platform no. 1. We had some average Butter Paneer/Paratha and nice cappuccino here. The train in the background is the Jodhpur-Bangalore Express. Pune, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
Early morning departure: The Mumbai bound Sinhagad Express gets ready for its run to Mumbai. Pune, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The Deccan Odyssey's WDM-2 #17575 reverses to the trip shed after bringing in the Azad-Hind Express from Manmad. Note the name painted on the loco's side. Pune, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The timetable of the 2123/2124 Deccan Queen. This timetable is displayed inside all the coaches of the train. Pune, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
This is what we strive for! The Quality policy of the Coaching Department is also displayed. Pune, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
The interiors of the Deccan Queen's AC Chair Car. Photographs of NRM exhibits are displayed on the walls. As it was a Sunday, the AC Chair Car coach was virtually empty although the Second Sitting coaches were fairly full. Pune, 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.
Sunday morning travelers enjoying their breakfast in the Deccan Queen's dining car as the train speeds through Pune's suburbs. 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.