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Oh no. What a sad sight.... Posted by Jimmy Jose on 2012 Nov 13 17:08:45 +0000 |
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Note that ther contractor who did the job about 150 Yrs ago was a british lady. Posted by Rahul Rao on 2012 Nov 13 14:27:50 +0000 |
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Awesome Shot!! Posted by Shishir Jairam on 2012 Nov 13 12:43:41 +0000 |
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Many thanks for a great photo album. I'm really grateful that you have recorded such scenes while they are happening and before everything is gone. Posted by David Churchill on 2012 Nov 13 10:31:09 +0000 |
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EBR 1926 is interesting. The line from Krishnanagar to Nabadwipghat was opened in 1926 so this point lever would most likely have been there since the line was built. Posted by David Churchill on 2012 Nov 13 10:25:54 +0000 |
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Its always good to see WAG 6 class locos. Posted by Anant K Singh on 2012 Nov 12 13:34:53 +0000 |
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Nice job, but I think WDM2-type cabs are more practical for the crew during shunting. Posted by Ashwanth on 2012 Nov 12 13:27:18 +0000 |
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sorry about the date. this was shot on 28th October 2012 Posted by Saptarshi Bhattacharya on 2012 Nov 12 09:12:55 +0000 |
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Good capture. Lovely framing considering that this picture was shot from a running train. Posted by S. Srinivas on 2012 Nov 12 06:07:19 +0000 |
FYI - Hauling of Specific kind of frieght Loads are always a challenge. Especially when Graded sections are encountered, Not ONLY Indian Railways but Most Railways world Over NEVER take chances in order to Avoid a Runaway downhill.
Even though if it means wasteful Resource utilisation, Safety takes the FIRST Stand.
Posted by Colin Peter on 2012 Nov 13 18:40:09 +0000