Ernakulam and surroundings

Date: 2004-04-19
Owner: Gallery Administrator
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Alleppey Express has an extra coach to accomodate the extra rush. Pilgrims risk thier life to jump to the platform and get inside as the coach is pushed for coupling with the train. ERS, 2005-01-14. By Jimmy Jose.

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People take up positions outside the platform, jumping in front of the train to grab a seat in the approaching crowded Venad Express. The WDM 2 on the right was moving, blasting it's horns. But the driver stopped the loco and is waiting for the Venad Ex

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Everyone are inside, 50% of the people got a seat. The WAP 4 has handed over the train to ED WDM 2C 14123. Note the different lower colour of the loco. Ernakulam Jn, 2005-02-26. By Jimmy Jose.

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Two regular shunters, WDS 6 and WDM 7 next to one another awaiting thier next duty at Ernakulam Jn. Ernakulam Jn, 2005-03-20. By Jimmy Jose.

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WAP 4 hauled Sabari Exp departs the station, while another WAP 4 comes to occupy it's platform and wait for duty. Ernakulam Jn, 2005-03-20. By Jimmy Jose.

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A terrible liveried Erode WDM 2. Erode's choice of liveries for thier WDM 2's is criticized even by Railway officials and even drivers!!. Ernakulam Jn, 2005-03-20. By Jimmy Jose.

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WDS 6 36012 waits for the starter with a ballast train. 36012 is the first loco to be homed at Ernakulam Diesel Shed in 1982. Ernakulam jn, 2005-03-20. By Jimmy Jose.

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Another newer WDS 6R 36187 brings in the rake of Mangala Exp. Ernakulam Jn, 2005-03-20. By Jimmy Jose.

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A passenger train, headed by an Erode WDM 2 hakes its way towards Kottayam from Ernakulam. Note the many electrification equipments and workers tents. A worker peeps out to have a look what is going on. Between Ernakulam and Trippunittura, 2005-03-25. B

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Mangla Express, headed by Ernakulam WDM 2 18420 crawls through Ernakulam Town. This train does not stop here. Ernakulam Town, 2005-03-25. By Jimmy Jose.

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Cape-Mumbai CST Exp arrives Ernakulam Town behind an Erode WDM 2. This diesel loco has ended it's duty and will pass the train to a waiting WAM 4. Ernakulam Town, 2005-03-25. By Jimmy Jose.

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Surprise - Deccan Queen's Pantry Car in CAPE CSTM Exp. Ernakulam Town, 2005-03-25. By Jimmy Jose.

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The train also has a twin tone blue coach. Ernakulam town, 2005-03-25. By Jimmy Jose.

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Erode WDM 2 being uncoupled. Look who is in charge of the operation - a lady gang \"woman\". Ernakulam Town, 2005-03-25. By Jimmy Jose.

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Arakkonam WAM 4 has taken over the train from Erode WDM 2. The loco will haul the train till Jolarpettai. Ernakulam Town, 2005-03-25. By Jimmy Jose.