Ernakulam and surroundings

The two locos 17859 and 16804 smoke in tandem. 2004-10-23. By Jimmy Jose.

Ernakulam Jumbo WDM-2 17805 could not be converted to regular WDM-2 due to shortage of parts. So, the shed decided to redo it's control stand for enhanced visibility. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

The complete control stand of Ernakulam Jumbo WDM-2 #17805. Thanks to Ernakulam's idea, all jumbos will be around for many more years. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

A coconut tree provides shelter to the jumbo. Viewed from LH door. Ernakulam Shed. By Jimmy Jose.

Freshly painted Erode WAP-4 #22370 basks in the november sun. Ernakulam Jn. By Jimmy Jose.

Ernakulam WDM 2 16804 and Erode WDM 2C 17968 at Ernakulam Jn. 16804 just completed her job with Mangla Exp while 17968 is waiting to depart with the Kayankulam Passenger. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-11-21. By Jimmy Jose.

Southern Railway's Track Recording Car. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-11-21. By Jimmy Jose.

The coach belongs to MAS division. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-11-21. By Jimmy Jose.

Ernakulam Coaching Depot (ERMCD). The Ernakulam Jn sidings can been seen in the background. Water tankers are on the right. ERMCD, 2004-11-21. By Jimmy Jose.

Closer look at the facility. ERMCD. By Jimmy Jose.

Handsome looking WDM 2C 14051 hauls the Netravati Express out of Ernakulam Jn to Trivandrum. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-11-23. By Jimmy Jose.

Blue Pune WDM 3A at Ernakulam Jn. The livery matches well with the AB coach livery. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-11-23. By Jimmy Jose.

Newly introduced weekly Ernakulam-Patna Exp says goodbye to her home town Ernakulam behind a sparkling Arakkonam WAM 4 21255. The train has not been assigned a number so far and is simply referred to as 6309 A. 6309 is the earlier Ernakulam-Patna Exp ru

Almost identical and sparkling as 21255 featured in the earlier photograph, Arakkonam WAM 4 21269 hauls the Cochin-Shoranaur Passenger. Though the train nowadays terminate at Ernakulam Jn, the name board still reads cochin. Note the DMU coach just behin

Erode WDM 2 18687 push a departmental 3 coach train carrying sleepers out of Ernakulam Jn. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-12-15. By Jimmy Jose.

The departmental train's cargo. No guard!! Workers are excited seeing me and my camera. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-12-15. By Jimmy Jose.

The Sabarimalai holy season ended today and there is a mad rush of pilgrims returning from the holy shrine. Look how crowded Kerala Express is. People are even hanging out from the train, even in reserved coaches. ERS, 2005-01-14. By Jimmy Jose.

Ernakulam Jn too is overflowing with pilgrims. The overflow has caused some of them to move inbetween rails. The train on left is Sabarimalai Special from Kacheguda. ERS, 2005-01-14. By Jimmy Jose.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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