Good Photo. This is worthy of going into FAQs. It shows components of the coupler very clearly

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 25 11:20:39 +0000

The crew look back at their train on significant curves to check that their load has no visible problems. - after finding that everything is okay, the crew member on the curve side says 'train right' and the other person says 'right'.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 24 21:07:01 +0000

Turnout laying machine (T-28) which has a set of portal cranes which can move on caterpillar tracks also.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 24 18:26:13 +0000

A PQRS portal crane which is used to unload concrete sleepers from flat wagons and load fabricated panels onto flat wagons, in a base depot.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 24 18:20:54 +0000

The two aspect capable green signal is actually an advanced starter as it is positioned beyond the loop line merging with the mainline. The normal starter would be placed to the left of the train in same position as the loop line starter

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 24 17:46:28 +0000

Notice how long the gantries are at CST. I have never seen OHE structures of this width elsewhere. So few masts between the tracks - probably because of limited clearence. They help keep the yard less complicated but imagine the OHE guys plight!

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 24 13:36:19 +0000

Great pic - the OHE jungle captured very well.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 24 11:48:43 +0000

Wonderful. Love the way you captured the slight gradient. Will be my desktop background!

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 23 21:47:11 +0000

It's a level crossig duty hut. The number means level crossing number 46, C class, run by a single man (12 hr shift, 6am to 6 pm, night closed) and is operated by engineering department.

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 23 11:29:49 +0000

This loco had an AC cab for a long time. Seems it still has. The cab door is closed and there is a blackened box near the horns, which must be the AC

Posted by Gallery Administrator on 2005 Apr 23 09:04:05 +0000