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.

The preparation area of the DQ's dining car. 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.

Anyone hungry? This is what is on the menu of the Deccan Queen's Dining car. 2005-05. Vivek Manvi.

Yours truly enjoying the view from the Deccan Queen's dining car while awaiting our order. 2005-05. Bharath Moro