Miscellaneous

Date: 2004-06-18
Owner: Shashanka Nanda
Size: 199 items
30202

The legendary Howrah Rajdhani was spotted after a long time with a WAP7. Gomoh's #30202 is doing the honors. The ER LHB rakes are maintained much better than their WR counterparts.

22562

The Paschim Express to Bandra is being hauled by Vadodara's WAP4 #22562. This loco is unique in its own sense as the windscreen on the other end is actually a single piece one.

22007

In a small park maintained by NR between the tracks near Tilak Bridge, two commuters rest in the shade as Ghaziabad's WAP1 #22007 hauls a summer special between Delhi and Patna.

04-22563

The Udaipur - Nizamuddin Mewar Express hurries home with Vadodara WAp4 #22563 at the helm. The loco is one of the few with large windscreens but mid-mounted headlamps.

03-twin_freight

A southbound Ludhiana WAG5 hauling a BCNA rake accelerates past a slow moving Tughlakabad WAG5 incharge of a rake of 4 wheeler tank wagons.

02-21225

Vijaywada WAM4s in their traditional livery are a rare sight in the north now. We were lucky to catch this beauty hauling the Swarna Jayanti Express to Vishakhapatnam. The rake also carried a milk wagon behind the loco.

01-22344

A fresh looking Vadodara WAP4 #22344 thunders past the camera, just north of Asaoti station. The train in question is an unmarked holiday special service operated by WR.

05-27491

Erode Tigerface #27491 picks up speed after clearing a caution zone. Trailing behind is a long rake of BOXN empties.

08-22072

The Nizamuddin - Gwalior Taj Express crosses a bouganvilla lined Gate on its morning run. The popularity of this train can be gauged by the number of people hanging out from the doors.

07-22361

The Gondwana Express hauled by a Jhansi WAP4 #22361 makes an appearance as it heads towards it destination Nizamuddin.

06-22389

One of Indian Railways' legends, the Tamil Nadu Express crosses a freight at top speed trying to make up for a delay. At the helm Erode WAP4 #22389. The dark lining across the windshiels imparts a cool look to the loco.

karmali001

The Madgaon - Diva KR8 passenger makes a smoky start from Karmali.

karmali002

On closer inspection, the loco is Erode's WDM2 #17750.

karmali003

The KR8 heads towards the Old Goa Tunnel.

karmali004

Waiting patiently for a crossing on the KR.