Running half hour late and only a few kms short of the destination, Erode shed’s WDM 3A # 14139 hauls in the 2051 Jan Shatabdi at the top speed. The location is a level crossing between Majorda and Verna in Goa. 2005-11-03

Itarsi WDM 2 twins # 16737 and 17820 haul the southbound 2626 up Kerala Express past a Majorda lotus pond ! A damage to the track somewhere in AP diverted the path of this long legged train through KR for a few days during Nov of 2005. This pic was shot o

Erode's WDG 3A # 14902 has an unusual angular windscreen on the driver's side. The trailing WDG 3A # 14692 also from Erode, shows the regular shaped windscreen. Madgaon, 2005-11-05

A pair of WDG 3As, led by Kalyan's 14674, rolls northbound through the tranquil Surawali station. 2005_11_01

Mick's recent pictures from Surawali Halt spawned a craving that could be satiated only by looking at more images of the place. Here is Kalyan shed's WDG 3A 14647 and a fellow stable mate hauling a BCN through the extremely tranquil station. 2005-11-01

Crossover action at the tiny Majorda Junction (MJO) – the 2052 Up Madgaon – Dadar Jan Shatabdi (right) notches up after crossing tracks so that the rake is now aligned for the north KR branch towards Verna. The 2779 Vasco – Nizamuddin Goa express (l

Notice on the Pune WDG 3A # 14884 stating that the loco has been derated and is to be used only for WDM 2 duties. Such deration might occur when the loco has failed its high performance turbocharger and has been fitted with a standard WDM 2 turbo while wa

Goa 2005: The sunbeams and the exhaust smoke create the special late evening atmosphere in the Braganza ghat. 2005-11-05

Goa 2005: The AEB (Auto Emergency Brakes – the loco would be brakes automatically if it runs faster than 25 kmph downgrade) equipped Gooty WDG 3A triplets # 14586 (leading), 14632 (middle) and 14827 (driven – last loco) push the 2779 Down Goa Express

Goa 2005: And the day’s 373 Up Kulem – Vasco passenger departs Madgaon Junction with Pune shed’s WDG 3A # 13055. 2005-11-05

Goa 2005: Not to be left out, the KR 2 Up Mangalore – Verna passenger departs Madgaon Junction with Erode shed’s WDM 2 # 18332. 2005-11-05

Goa 2005: The customary ‘loco under the tree’ shot at Kulem. The train on the left is the 2779 Down Goa Express waiting for the bankers to be attached at the rear. The Pune WDG 3A # 13051 rests on the dead end platform with the rake of the 375 Up pass

Goa 2005: The day’s 374 Down Vasco – Kulem passenger arrives at Madgaon Junction with Pune shed’s WDG 3A # 13051. 2005-11-05

Goa 2005: On the east side of Majorda Jn, the tiny 2052 Up Jan Shatabdi rake rushes towards Mumbai with Erode shed’s WDM 3A # 14139. The train would now switch tracks and speed towards Verna. During such manoeuvres, one can see the expert crew of the J

Goa 2005: The 2779 Down Vasco – Nizamuddin Goa Express has been halted in the Majorda Junction yard for the 2052 Jan Shatabdi to arrive from Madgaon. Does the Majorda Junction (under KR management) favour their trains at the expense of the SWR trains ?