The curves begin on the stretch between Ottapalam and Shornur. Locomotive heading my train is Erode WDM-2C Baldie which was a Super Whistler. When I left Bangalore it was another Erode WDM-2C Baldie Long Hood leading. Diesel to Diesel Loco change took place at Erode. Ottapalam, 24 Jumy 2004. By Sandeep Mohan.