Pictures from a journey done by IRFCA Pune members Jattin Bhavsar, Raj Bhavsar, Dinesh Hukmani, Ashwin Rao and Harsh Dinesh in the famous Neral-Matheran hill railway in the small toy train.
NRL NDM1 #502 brings in the afternoon service from Neral. (Harsh Dinesh)
The morning service from Matheran is about to enter Neral while the Khalasi stands coolly in its path. (Jattin Bhavsar)
The gangman manning the brakes of the toy train. (Jattin Bhavsar)
NDM6 is about to pull into Jummapatti with the 604 passenger in tow. (Jattin Bhavsar)
While one arrives, the other is set to go. Location is Jummapatti on the Neral-Matheran line. (Jattin Bhavsar)
A proper side profile of the NDM1A at Matheran. (Jattin Bhavsar)
Reflection of us railfans on the loco's headlight. (Jattin Bhavsar)
Wooden wedges secure the loco in place at Matheran. The loco is in-charge of the 14:10 service to Neral. (Jattin Bhavsar)
The interiors of the 2S coach of the toy train. (Ashwin Rao)
IRFCA Pune members posing alongwith NRL NDM1A #550. Railfans from L to R: Jattin Bhavsar, Raj Bhavsar, Dinesh Hukmani(standing) and Harsh Dinesh(kneeling). (Ashwin Rao)
While the shutterbugs face off, NDM6 acts as a good spectator. (Ashwin Rao)
A catch siding at Water Pipe stn along the Neral-Matheran route. (Ashwin Rao)
Another typical example of life as usual at Matheran. (Dinesh Hukmani)
Gangmen pushing a first class coach into the pit line while the NDM1A to the right takes rest after bringing in the 10:15 service from Neral. (Dinesh Hukmani)
The station bell at Matheran made in 1907 by J.Warner Company way back in 1907. (Dinesh Hukmani)