With the monsoon at peak, its right time to head to the magnanimous Dudhsagar falls, when it would showcase its glorious best. Three railfans from Chennai and Hyderabad, Benher, Raghupathy and Harish Kumar decided to trek to Dudhsagar waterfalls. Day 1: The three of us met at Hubli and from where we took Haripriya Express to Londa and a Autorickshaw to Castle Rock, from where we trekked to Caranzol. With the conditions really bad, the station master suggested us to head back to Castle rock or Londa for the night. Day 2: We took 7311 directly to DDS and spent the whole day at the falls, before Ben left back home by Goa Express, while the other two of us decided to head to Panjim for the overnight stay. Day 3: For the return journey we took Amaravathi Express to Guntakal and split from there.
KYN WDG-3A makes a grand entry while swinging along a super curve with the Bangalore bound Chalukya Express in tow, while WDM-2B 16694 from GTL acknowledges the passing train. Location: Somewhere between Alnavar and Londa. Photo by Harish Kumar (Harish Ku
Baldies have their own charm! Flags flying, horns blaring, right in toe of Chalukya, the Howrah bound Amaravati express with the Handsome looking WDM-3a #14009 and its shed-mate, aggressively charging down the gradient. Location: Somewhere...
One of the sweetest sounds of chugging had this fellow! WDM-2B #16694 chugs off from this wonderful location, after letting two trains to pass towards Londa. Location: Somewhere between Alnavar and Londa. Photo by Harish Kumar (Harish Kumar)
Green blanket for Mother Earth – somewhere between Alnavar (LWR) and LD. Photo by Benher (Harish Kumar)
The mood sets in as the sky showered raindrops. Photo by Raghupathy (Harish Kumar)
A man taking evasive action, while few others goes un-noticed about the beast sneaking in from the jungle behind. WDG-4 #12002 leads the pair of EMDs and the coal freight into Londa Junction. Photo by Harish Kumar (Harish Kumar)
WDG-4 12002 in a nice yellow cream livery switches line as it pulls into Londa Junction on a chill, wet evening. Photo by Benher (Harish Kumar)
The freight led by the twin WDG4s slowly slides through the rows of poles. Photo by Harish Kumar (Harish Kumar)
Many hands make work light! Muscles behind IR, on the job. Londa Junction. Photo by Benher (Harish Kumar)
Surprise first up: Erode Twins take rest under canopy, even as heavy rains pound Castle Rock. This pair was spotted by us three-times in two days at three different locations. Photo by Benher (Harish Kumar)
Welcome to Braganza! The trek begins!! What better way than the god of Ghat itself comes to greet us! Another yellow cream WDG-4 #12010 works hard as it completes the hard climb up the Ghats with a BCNA rake. Photo by Benher (Harish Kumar)
The weather beaten wall of Old steam loco shed. Photo by Raghupathy (Harish Kumar)
Life on the rails! Photo by Benher (Harish Kumar)
We are ready to enter Tunnel No. 1, even as the clouds are getting ready for another burst. Note the forest above the tunnel! Photo by Benher (Harish Kumar)
Mist covers up the entire surrounding as we proceed deep into the jungle of Dandeli. Benher, checks out his camera for moist. Photo by Harish Kumar (Harish Kumar)