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

What a clean smart looking loco!

Posted by Nimish Goray on 2009 Nov 13 06:52:53 +0000

These are rare examples of locos with inclined pistons

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2009 Nov 13 06:52:50 +0000

The Governor must be taking atleast 300 people with him! And their cargo

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2009 Nov 13 06:49:45 +0000

Pure Gold. G O L D.

Posted by Nimish Goray on 2009 Nov 13 06:48:09 +0000

Wonderful collection. Thanks a lot sir!

Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2009 Nov 13 06:38:26 +0000