Miscellaneous

The Deccan Odessey WDM-2 from Pune is seen standing next to Gooty's WDM-3A #18795R as two other WDM-2s ready various other rakes for evening departures. Hyderabad Yard, 2004-02. By Shanx.

Maula Ali WDM-2s #18227 (L) & 17558 (R) stand in the sidings while a couple of WAP-1/4s lurk in the background, esconsed in the comfort of the trip shed. Hyderabad Yard, 2004-02. By Shanx.

Closer inspection of the rake reveals the mystery. Wagon shortage is forcing IR to transport perishables like grain in open wagons like the BOXN. The tarpaulins have been provided as a measure of protection against the elements. The poor tarps though are

Kazipet Jumbo #17796 takes a breather while the sun rises against its back. The beast is way to Mumbai, incharge of the 7032 Express from Hyderabad. Daund, 2004-03. By Shanx.

One of sight of IR which has stood the test of time. Right from the steam era, a P-Way inspector with his gang has utilised this manually pushed trolley to inspect the tracks and certify them fit for operation. HYB-KZJ section, 2004-02. By Shanx.

The sun sets over the rice fields flanking the Eastern Ghats as a late running AP Express thunders down the countryside desperate to make up time. Somewhere in AP, 2004-02. By Shanx.

Mughalsarai WAG-7 #27073 banks a 58 car BOBRN rake full of coal. The lead loco was an Ajni WAG7 #27329. Bhubaneshwar station, 2003-12. By Shanx.

Gooty WDM3A #18886R in DCW livery starts with the Secundrabad Rajkot Express. Even under heavy acceleration, these rebuilt beasts emit very little smoke much to the disappointment of my camera. Begumpet Station, Hyderabad, 2004-06-05. By Shanx.

Guntakal based WDM-2 #17460 is badly in need of a fresh coat of paint as it hauls the TPTY/KOP bound Rayalseema/Haripriya combo. The peeling paint reveals a different livery below suggesting that this loco might have been homed elsewhere before. Fatehnaga

Another DCW Patiala rebuilt WDM-3A tries its hand at smoking but fails miserably. This time it is Gooty's #18793R with the shed's distinct livery glowing wonderfully in the fading sun. Begumpet station, Hyderabad, 2004-06-05. By Shanx.

DLW built WDG-4 #12040 hauls an enormous rake of coal filled BOXNs destined for Raichur Thermal power station. Borabanda, Hyderabad, 5/2004. By Shashanka.

#14781 is part of a WDG-3A MU which has just brought in a loaded BOXN rake from Hyderabad side. The locos have detached and are reversing for a probable return to Sanathnagar yard for further duties. Chittapur SCR/CR Limit, SC-WADI line, 5/2004. By Shasha

The loco on the ramp is GY WDM3A #14042. SCR has a serious shortage of shunting locos and has to employ mainline locomotives for shunting duties. The rake being shunted as that of the '85 Bangalore Express. Later, this loco took the Venkatadri Exp to Chit

WAM4P-6PD #21223 from BZA shed arrives with a passenger train at Godavari station after crossing the massive bowstring bridge. The D suffix denoted dual brake capabilities for the loco. Rajahmundry, 19/06/04. By Shashanka.

Gooty's WDG3A #14971 heads a BOXN rake along with another loco of its class. The mistimed shot fails to show the 'Garuda' moniker under the shed logo which is a generic name given to micro-processor governed WDG3As. Also note the EMD style reflective stic

At the very next station, the original Garuda #14951 was hauling a BCNA rake as part of a WDG3A MU. The livery of this loco is an absolute classic. GTl-DMM sector, 7/2003. By Shashanka.

800x600 wallpaper of a scene at secundrabad station showing a WDM2, WAM4, WAP4 & WDP4. By Shashanka.

1024X768 wallpaper of a WAG7 hauled container rake on the third line between Delhi & Palwal. By Shashanka.

1024X768 wallpaper of a WDG4 hurtling light through Dharur. By Shashanka.

WAP5 #30000 heading the Secundrabad - Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani has to make an unscheduled halt due to a faulty signal. Kindly ignore the gentleman on the footplate. KZJ-BPQ section, 2004. By Shashanka.

A close up of the front end reveals damage caused to the loco by a stray bull on the track while it was doing duty on the Mumbai Rajdhani. Also note the extensive weld joints between the white & black portions indicating heavy repair on the loco. KZJ-

The speedometer of the WAP5 is locked at a steady 75kmph which is the maximum allowed over the Godavari Bridge. KZJ-BPQ section, 2004. By Shashanka.

Assistant Loco Pilot's view of the H Nizamuddin - Bangalore Rajdhani Express. BPQ-KZJ section, 2004. By Shashanka.

YDM4 #6498 is seen from top of the Haryana Express at Patel Nagar Station. Note the unique logo of the shed. Delhi, 2003. By Shashanka.

Lallguda's WAP4 #22322 (The Palindrome) hauls the legendary Coromandel Express on the last leg of its Howrah - Madras journey. Nellore, 19/9/2004. By Shashanka.

Arakkonam WAM4-6PD #20422 arrives with the Ernakulam - Rajendranagar Express. Nellore, 19/9/04. By Shashanka.

Lallaguda WAG7 #27554 hauls a loaded BCN/A rake towards Madras. Note the mid mounted headlamps and rakish profile of the loco. Nellore, 19/9/04. By Shashanka.