Very interesting...many thanks

Posted by Milind on 2009 Nov 13 16:20:31 +0000

I wonder if the loco is actually 766 as it appears in later photos? I could not find a MSMR 4-6-0 numbered 667 in Hughes part 1..

Posted by John Lacey on 2009 Nov 13 12:59:21 +0000

Sorry for the caption, this is bradshaw 1960, not 1955

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2009 Nov 13 12:10:35 +0000

Isnt Madura now Madurai?

Posted by Trayambak Ojha on 2009 Nov 13 07:44:08 +0000

Yes the Mettupalyam Mail is now the 2671/72-Nilagiri MAS-MTP Superfast Express

Posted by Trayambak Ojha on 2009 Nov 13 07:43:17 +0000

The second image may be shot near the Salt Coutours area - the sheds in the background may exist today - See this pic of the area today.
What is the origin of the name "Elephant gate" - was this an extra wide level crossing to lead pachyderms to the Buckingham canal (that had pristine waters then?)

Posted by Apurva Bahadur on 2009 Nov 13 07:00:38 +0000

Which station could "Madura" be?

Posted by Nimish Goray on 2009 Nov 13 06:57:34 +0000

Interesting information. Taj has taken Connemara and Malabar Hotel. I still remember the old Spencers showroom at present day spencer plaza in mount road

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2009 Nov 13 06:57:22 +0000

Note Diksal, SE of Dhond (Daund) - it is now inundated in the shallow but humongous backwaters of Ujni dam along with Pomalwadi station.

Posted by Apurva Bahadur on 2009 Nov 13 06:55:12 +0000

Somehow Egmore looks bigger than Central.

Posted by Nimish Goray on 2009 Nov 13 06:55:11 +0000