KJM WDM-2 #17364 hauls a TK oil tanker rake. The caboose behind the loco suggests that the rake might have reversed at YNK. And there was no caboose in the end, and the LV plate was dangling from the buffers of the last tanker. Yelahanka Air Force Base LC

TKD WDM-2 #18985 thunders past the HWH bound Udyan Abha Toofan Express with the Dehradun bound Express from Ujjain. NDLS-MTJ sector, 2003-11. By Shanx.

The Bangalore bound Karnataka Express crosses an unidentified Express hauled by an Itarsi WAM4-6P loco #20695. ET-BSL section, 2003-07. By Shanx.

A BFR flat car carrying disused rails is coupled ahead of a track maintenance vehicle manufactured by Phooltas - Tamper. Note the crane toting mini-truck mounted on the vehicle. Brar Square LC, Delhi, 2003-11. By Shanx.

Another view of the vehicle showing detail of the cab? Any idea where this manufacturer is based and what for what purpose is this vehicle employed?. Brar Square LC, Delhi, 2003-11. By Shanx.

WDP-4 #20012 'Baaz' is seen running LHF with the 7054 Express to Madras. The striking blue-orange livery looks real cool on the loco which also features an airconditioned cab. Hussain Sagar Jn., Hyderabad, 02/04. By Shanx.

TKD WDM-2 #17340 thunders towards Ajmer with the Shatabdi Express in tow. Note the matching livery of the loco & the rake. TKD initially had this livery only for its Shatabdi locos, but later adapted it as its shed standard. Shahbad Mohammedpur, 2003-

VSKP WDM-2 #17931 brings in the Tirupati - Howrah Express on a lovely winter afternoon. Bhubaneshwar Station PF#2, 2003-12. By Shanx.

VSKP WDG-3A #14605 running hauling a long rake of BCN/A wagons. Note the lovely lighthouse logo of the shed. Bhubaneshwar Station, 2003-12. By Shanx.

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.