Monsoon Magic in Konkan and Braganza Ghat

Photos from a monsoon trip (from 1st to 4th July, 2008)to Konkan railway and Braganza ghat section by Karan Desai, Akshay Marathe and Apoorva Karlekar

Date: 2008-07-16
Owner: Gallery Administrator
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Though every station has such customary yellow boards, the location of this one with the huge rain trees besides it makes a pretty picture! (Karan Desai)

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Looking ahead from Kulem, the hills of Braganza Ghats look inviting! (Karan Desai)

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After five hours of wait, finally the first freight of the day arrives from Vasco side with UBL WDG-4 twins led by 12096. (Karan Desai)

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And the wait is finally over! First 'darshan' of a penta-headed freight as the first descending rake of the day reaches Kulem at 1pm. The five WDG-4s slowly make their way as their lesser cousins- WDG-3A twins look on quietly! The first three

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Finally... the Dudhsagar Falls in full glory as seen from the Braganza Ghats just after Sonaulim station! (Karan Desai)

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One, Two, Three, Four, Five! Penta-WDG-4 haul a BOXN freight down the Braganza Ghats. Seen here is the Caranzol crossing station. (Karan Desai)

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At the final frontier of the trip, IRFCA Mumbai members Akshay Marathe, Apoorva Karlekar and yours truly pose with a BOXN wagon for company! (Karan Desai)

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Seeing double? These type of signals with both RED and GREEN On were seen at numerous places on Braganza Ghats. Can someone please explain its significance? (Karan Desai)