Branching Out in Khandesh
Images of the Pachora Jamner Narrow Gauge line. Opened for traffic up to Pahur in 1918 majorly to serve the Ajanta caves, it was extended upto Jamner in the following year. Since then, this line has not undergone many changes. Many antique things can be traced here. The line travels amid more or less dry areas of Khandesh but the catalyst monsoon brings in thorough changes. The 'PJ' train, as it is affectionately referred by the localites, receives excellent commuter patronage. An effort to capture this PJ territory, mainly during the rains.
The ticket window at Jamner. It has computerized reservation facility as well. (Sanket Gosavi)
The train is passing over the longest viaduct of the line on the Bahula river.
Jamner Pachora passenger over a small brook. OlD stone-iron bridge is recently reconstructed and as such, this is the only RCC bridge of the line. Rest all small-large viaducts are unchanged stone-iron structure.
Shendurni, the midway of the line turns out to be a longish halt in both direction. Seen here is the train waiting for departure from Shendurni.
Seen here is some variation in the chair key. This is an actual 'spring'keyed between the rail and chair.
Bhagdara, a Characteristic small station of the branch line being sheltered by the huge trees.
Closeup of the Waki Viaduct. All the bridges on this line were put on road in 1918. The plaque can be seen here[/b]
Left and Right-'L' & 'R' direction indication on the chair. This denotes the sizewise position of the spikes.
Varkhedi, first halt from Pachora to Jamner also sees considerable commuter action.
The Cammell brand "Toughened" Rail rolled out in 1889, survived and servicing even in the 21st century.
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Recent comments
Thanks all for your valuable compliments.
Posted by Sanket Gosavi on 2012 Dec 25 16:13:15 +0000
Sincere thanks for the superb documentary of this charming NG section.
Posted by Gowri Sankar R on 2012 Dec 18 15:13:57 +0000
Great effort in capturing these lovely treasures.
Posted by Abhinav Bhattacharjee on 2012 Dec 15 18:10:40 +0000