Castlerock, Kulem and heaven in between!
7 IRFCAians [Kunal Doddanavar, Pawan Koppa, Santosh Kulkarni, Shishir Jairam, Shreesha Jairam, Jayasankar Madhavadas and Dilip Setlur] had been on a trip to the railfanning "Mecca" of India - The fabulous Braganza Ghats! Special focus was given on the Castlerock and Kulem Stations themselves as they were bursting with activity at the peak of the monsoons. Yet again the section did not fail to impress us! Presenting to you - Braganza revisited!!
All pictures were taken with a photo permit from the CPRO, Hubli, HQ-SWR.
Please read the Trip Report here.
GY #12256 , Airavath is the first loco to be spotted as we enter Castle Rock on board 17311.
A green carpeted hillock overlooks an Iron Ore rake at CLR. (Dilip Setlur)
Welcome to heaven!! As we set foot on the golden railfanning soils of Casterock, we await the first action of the day as soon as we step down - the attachment of brakers to our MAS-VSG Express. Here the Khalasi waves the clear flag as Gooty brakers close
The brakers set sight on their lone partner as they get ready to get coupled. 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
Twin GY WDM3A's gets all set to be the breakers for the MAS-VSG Express as it gets the starter from Castle Rock,KJM WDM3A 18704 had brought in the train. (Shishir Jairam)
As the MAS-VSG gets ready to depart, Gooty WDG-3A twins move around Castlerock as they perform shunting duties. 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
Two wellknown Heros of Indian Railways - The Loco and Loco~Pilot march majestically to take charge of next assignment at Castlerock station. (Kunal.S.Doddanavar)
Is KR a part of SWR now?? This coach was attached to our 17311 MAS - YPR - VSG exp. (Sant Kulk)
Castlerock and Diesel Locos - An unbeatable combo on the Indian Railways network. (Kunal.S.Doddanavar)
Your Safety is Our Priority - Rolling Out examination being done meticulously by the staff. (Kunal.S.Doddanavar)
Surreal! Train staff, a billy goat, a dog, passengers and the kings of the Braganza ghats - WDG-4s make up the perfect setting to a misty morning! 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
Castle-rocks! The perfect name board. 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
The bankers of the a coal consist pushes up the consist as Vasco Da Gama Express descend the ghats (Jayasankar Madhavadas)
UBL WDG4 is engulfed in the fog and it appears out of nowhere for a sand fill at Castle Rock. (Shishir Jairam)
Vital statistics on the Braganza Ghats on display at the Castle Rock station. (Dilip Setlur)
WDG-4 duo descends the ghats with BOXN rake passing Dudhsagar falls (Jayasankar Madhavadas)
Gooty twins bring in the Amravathi Express into beautiful Castlerock. 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
At a station situated in the western ghats, even signals need protection!! 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
Two different liveries from Gooty shed for WDM3A and WDG3A. (Kunal.S.Doddanavar)
WDG-4 #12043 is all set as it leads a penta-loco consist down the mighty Braganza ghats! (Pawan Koppa)
A panoramic view of Castlerock station - Gooty baldies wait for clearance to roll down the ghats with the Amravathi Express on the left flanked by Gooty WDG-3A twins while the penta loco consist wait on the right to roll down the ghats later. 2011-07-30.
The Gooty duo begin their descent down the ghats with the Amravathi Express. 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
The Gooty WDG-3A baldies which were confined to PF-2 of Castlerock rill now, finally roll in to be attached as brakers to the Goa Express bound to Vasco. (Pawan Koppa)
All green at the Braganza!! 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
Braker attachment done, the Goa Express sets rolling down the mighty Braganza ghats! 2011-07-30. (Pawan Koppa)
The mist gobbles up the Super gleefully as she dissappears into the Braganza. (Pawan Koppa)
Goa Express led by GY WDG3A's starts it's final stretch of Journey as the Braganza ghats welcomes it.(Shreesha Jairam) (Shishir Jairam)
Recent comments
Superb album and thanks for treating us with capture of WDG3A and WDM3A Baldies.
Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2011 Oct 02 14:13:59 +0000
Excellent set of pics from CLR after a long time:)
Posted by Alex P. John on 2011 Oct 01 15:38:10 +0000
Dudhsagar is perfect place for RF in monsoon.
Posted by Milind on 2011 Sep 30 11:03:50 +0000