Ernakulam and surroundings

Date: 2004-04-19
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 368 items
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An Itarsi WAG-5 coupled to an Erode WDM-2C. Quite strangely both locos were live. Some sort of MU? Ernakulam, 19 Nov 2003. By Jimmy Jose.

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A Kalyan WDM-2 #18926 at Ernakulam. This loco, far away from its home is used to haul the Ernakulam - Kottayam Passenger. Note that the refuelling hose is attached and loco is being filled with diesel. ERS, 2004-01-09. By Jimmy Jose.

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Erode WAP-4 with the Tea Garden Express. This loco does not go back with the Tea Garden, but will go to New Delhi the same day with the Kerala express. It has come with the slowest train on Erode - Ernakulam route with 28 stops on the way. Now, it will go

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A mini lorry on the railway platform of ERS. Platforms 2, 3, 4 and 5 have road access and are very frequently used by trucks. ERS. By Jimmy Jose.

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Ghaziabad WAP-5 # 30010 waiting to haul the Rajadhani exp from Chennai to Nizammuddin. Chennai Central. 2003-12-14. By Jimmy Jose

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Ernakulam WDM-2A #16877 comes back home with the NZM - ERS Mangala express. This loco took charge of the train from Igatpuri in Maharashtra. Ernakulam Jn., 2004-01-18. By Jimmy Jose.

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Ernakulam WDM-2 #17583 with the Cannanore - Alleppey Executive express. Note an AJJ WAM-4 on the right side. Ernakulam Jn., 2004-01-18. By Jimmy Jose.

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Little smoke remains in the air after #16860 passes by, indicating how well-maintained the loco is. Ernakulam, 2003-11-26. By Jimmy Jose.

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The A/C cabin of Erode WDG-2 14944. A/C unit is on top of the cabin. Lucky driver is enjoying the cool atmosphere! Ernakulam, 2003-12-07.By Jimmy Jose.

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Twin Kazipet WDG-2s running light in Ernakulam. Ernakulam Jn., 2004-01-12. By Jimmy Jose.

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Twin Ernakulam WDM-2 locos come in to take charge of a tanker rake. An employee is doing acrobatics in the first loco. Ernakulam Marshalling Yard, 2004-01-18. By Jimmy Jose.

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Twin WDG 2 locos hauling a BOXN rake out of Ernakulam Jn. The loco shed names and logos have been blacked on both the locos, but they belong to SCR. Does anyone know where they are homed, based on the livery. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-02-21. By Jimmy Jose.

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A couple of goats find solace from the scorching sun under an abandoned goods wagon. A bicyce rider has also parked his vehicle on the shade to avoid the sun. Ernakulam Marshalling yard, 2004-02-21. By Jimmy Jose.

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Antique BKH wheels, which must be atleast 75 years old. Kept as a relic from the past at this undisclosed location. The latest BCNA wheel is on the left. By Jimmy Jose.

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The cartridge (needle) type cylindrical roller bearing of the ICF and RCF passenger coach. By Jimmy Jose.