Miscellaneous
YDM-4 #6638 from Sabaramti shed arrives with a passenger train from Rewari. Delhi Cantt. station, December 2003. By Shashanka
New Delhi - Bangalore Karnataka Express with twin Itarsi diesels at Ankai Quilla. The track on the left is the one from Manmad to Aurangabad. The cabin in the distance controls the Manmad-Daund section. Photo by Shashanka Nanda, 2003.
BSL WAM-4/6PD #21345 hauls the 24 coach GT Express. Its regular WAP-4 from ED was changed at Itarsi due to speedometer failure. Sewagram, 2004-02-0
The remainder of the GT's rake. Sewagram, 2004-02-01. By Shanx Stormcatcher.
The Howrah - Trichy Express crosses the Pennar River headed by an AJJ WAM-4. Nellore, 2004-02-02. By Shanx
A Jhansi-based WAG-5HB crosses the Pennar river with a rake of empty flatcars. Nellore, 2004-02-02. By Shanx Stormcatcher.
The Delhi bound AP Express heads into sunset on the wrong (Up) track. It was diverted on this track as a freight train ahead of it had suffered from coupler parting. Between Kohli & Sonkhamb, 2004-02-12. By Shanx
AJJ WAG-5 with BCNA rake on Pennar Bridge taken while standing on the Pennar riverbed. Photo by Shashanka Nanda, Jan 2002.
Ludhiana WDM-3A #14060 in a striking livery proceeds light towards the Tughlakabad shed. Shivaji Bridge station - New Delhi, November 2003. By Shanx
Two WAG-5 locos wait with their respective charges as the Chennai-bound Navjivan Express overtakes them. The loco closer to the camera is an Erode machine transferred from Arrakonam, while the other is its SCR cousin from Vijaywada. Gudur Jn., 2004-02-03.
Twin Gooty WDM-3As wait for the starter. Despite IR notifications, the lead loco retains its older WDM-2C markings. Chennasandra station, 2004-02-07. By Shanx.
The AGC-NZM Intercity is overtaken by the NDLS bound AP Express. Note the AC Chair Car in typical CR day train livery. This coach earlier did duty on the prestigious Taj Express but now have a look at its condition. Also note the 120kmph speed board !!!.
A coal laden BOXN rake has suffered from coupling failure forcing the NDLS bound AP express to use the Up track. Here is the caboose of the stranded freight. Kohli-Sonkhamb section, 2004-02-12. By Stormcatcher.
The culprit wagon can be seen here. Kohli-Sonkhamb section, 2004-02-12. By Stormcatcher.
The twin BSL WAG-5s along with the remainder of the rake have been parked on a siding, while a BZA WAG-5 on the middle track waits to push the stranded rake to safety. Sonkhamb, 2004-02-12. By Stormcatcher.
WDP-3A #15527 arrives with the holiday special from Jammu Tawi. Sadar Bazar Station, Delhi, 2003-04. By Shanx.
A WAP4 loco joins the queue behind a WAM-4 as they await to take the charge of their respective trains. Igatpuri, 2003-04. By Shanx.
The Lucknow Mail to Delhi is shunted out from the yard by its WDP-3A itself. The loco waits with the rake till about 1300hrs in the afternoon before it heads to its home shed at Tughlakabad. Subzi Mandi Yard, Delhi, 2003-04. By Shanx.
A Bhusawal based WAM-4 thunders past the camera with the Mangala Express towards Mathura. Kosi Kalan, 2004-01. By Shanx.
This baldie WDM-3A #14002 belonging to Ludhiana shed was only the second loco of its class to roll out of DLW Varanasi. Here it is seen hauling the Sirsa Express. Delhi, 2004-03. By Shanx.
Itarsi WDM-3A #17899R brings in an express from the Jabalpur side. The loco is a derated WDM-3A with a powerplant making only 2600hp. Itarsi, 2004-03. By Shanx.
Itarsi WAM-4 #21396 hauls a dead Bhusawal WAM4 along with a passenger train on the Teegaon-Chiconda section of CR. Despite being a banker section, this train makes do without one as the rake lenght isless than 12 coaches. Ghudankhapa, 2004-03. By Shanx.
The pride of Lallaguda, its modified WAP-4 #22313 is seen hauling the AP Express to Hyderabad. The engineers are frantically trying to replace a lost bolt on the master controller. Note the khalasi putting the "Dhoka-Danger" sign near the 1st co
A Bhillai WAM-4 in its distinct livery waits with the Bilaspur Bhopal Express as it is crossed by the Hyderabad bound AP Express. Itarsi (Nagpur End), 2004-03. By Shanx.
#16214 is the star of this parade of Itarsi WDM-2 locos. Itarsi, 2004-03. By Shanx.
A speed limit board warning drivers of speed sensing device restricting trains to 30 kmph on this steep down gradient on the Teegaon - Chichonda section. Ghudankhapa, 2004-03. By Shanx.
A Medical Relief Van (MRV) consisting of a driving cab and an air conditioned medical coach sits on the sidings. One hopes that these modified DMU based machine are never really put to action. Though they can touch speeds of upto 95kmph when duty calls. N