The job of loco pilots during steam days, was probably very demanding and difficult. They had no protection of any kind that is currently available for diesel and electric loco pilots. The literally 'burning' surroundings meant that they worked under very harsh conditions. Hats off to them!!

Posted by P Kumar, Bahrain (guest) on 2009 May 12 06:47:15 +0000

As far as i my memory helps me, i remember that the LP used to be intermittently hanging outside for better view near crossings/stations....

Posted by Milind (guest) on 2009 May 12 04:56:14 +0000

Is it open for public view?

Posted by Rahul on 2009 May 10 15:16:39 +0000

Where is this kept now?

Posted by Jattin Bhavsar (guest) on 2009 May 10 08:13:46 +0000

Beautifully restored, unlike some overdone steam engine restorations

Posted by Jimmy Jose (guest) on 2009 May 10 08:02:25 +0000

a part of heritage, restored so gracefully.

Posted by rahul barman roy (guest) on 2009 May 10 05:51:35 +0000

Nice set of sentiment evoking pictures Apurva.

Posted by Arzan Kotval on 2009 Mar 31 17:53:16 +0000

Is this the same loco that's been rotting away at Pune yard since '96?? I remember seeing one as long back as then, placed near the WDS4 trip shed.

Posted by Bharat Vohra on 2009 Mar 31 15:37:51 +0000

As per a plaque nearby, this loco was used on the Naupada-Gunupur NG line till 1993.

Posted by Manish on 2009 Mar 14 10:53:29 +0000

PL 698 belonged to SER with "E" now chopped off to make place for "W". Cheating!

Posted by M S M Saifullah on 2009 Mar 11 23:46:40 +0000