Miscellaneous
As soon as the rake coasts to a halt, hordes of villagers descend on the wagons to scavenge the leftover coal. This is a regular occurance in many parts of the country and the drivers usually ignore these people. Hafeezpet, 27/9/2004. By Shashanka.
The rake is made to wait to let the evening traffic pass before it proceeds to Sanathnagar, which is the handover point for the WDG4. This loco was built by DLW Varanasi under license from EMD. The paint coat on the loco was a real shoddy job, note how th
The drivers also get off after a while to stretch their legs and take a leak, while the plundering continues unabated under the setting sun. Hafeezpet, 27/9/04. By Shashanka.
The moon rises as a Lingampalli bound MMTS trains negotiates the points leading into the platform line. Hafeezpet, 27/9/04. By Shashanka.
As the train comes closer, the dying sun is reflected in a bizzare pattern on the windshield. Hafeezpet, 27/9/04. By Shashanka.
A triumvirate of starters at Hafeezpet station glow red in the falling daylight. Hafeezpet, Hyderabad, 27/9/04. By Shashanka.
Kya Aap Close Up Karte Hain??? Well, if i got any close, i'd be dead meat !! #20005 hauling the 7054 to Chennai brooks no nonsense. Hussain Saar Jn, Hyderabad, 29/9/04. By Shashanka.
The sun rises over the twin-cities as #16549 brings in the Rajdhani Express from its overnight run from Bangalore. A few kilometres down the track, it will give way to a WAP4. Begumpet, Hyderabad, 30/9/2004. By Shashanka.
#17589 from SCR's Maula Ali shed carefully negotiates a sharp curve which forms a part of the Hussain Sagar triangle. It is hauling the weekly BZA-LTT Express. Hussain Sagar Jn, 3/10/04. By Shashanka.
Lallaguda WAG5 #24451 lends a helping hand to its idle cousin #27329 from the same shed as they head towards Secundrabad. Hussain Sagar Jn, Hyderabad, 3/10/04. By Shashanka.
Board advising drivers to blow their horn ahead lies 'CATTLES CROSSING' ;o). Near Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, 5/10/2004. By Shashanka.
MMTS from Lingampalli emerges between the rocks that dot this area. Near Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, 5/10/2004. By Shashanka.
The MMTS rake picks up speed as it rounds the S-Bend leading towards Borabanda. Near Hi-tech City, Hyderabad, 5/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Double headed rake of BCNA empties hauled by Kazipet WDGAs proceeds towards Lingampalli. Near Hi-tech City, Hyderabad, 5/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Kazipet WDG3A #14778 runs light towards Sanathnagar for refuelling. Near Hi-tech City, Hyderabad, 5/10/2004. By Shashanka.
WDG4 #12042 with a coal laden BOXN rakes at full throttle as it heads towards Raichur. Near Hi-tech City, Hyderabad, 5/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Mint Fresh WDG4 #12064 runs light towards Lingampalli. Near Hi-tech City, Hyderabad, 5/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Twin Kazipet WDM-2 locos haul a flat-car rake carrying concrete sleepers. The lead loco #18513 had a notice stating it was fit for shunting & departmental duties only. Gullagudda (SC-WADI section), 17/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Guntakal homed WDM-2 #17586 rests with a 2 car departmental train in the dead of the night. Solapur Yard, 17/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Slick looking Bhilai WAG-5As led by #23194 arrive with a coal laden BOXN rake. Locos from Bhillai shed are renowned for their striking liveries which are a refreshing change from the standard IR colors. Bibinagar, 19/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Kazipet WDM-2 #018241 gets rolling after receiving the starter signal. Note the bold livery of the loco, despite the fact that it has been demoted to menial duties as denoted by the 0 prefix in the road number. Bibinagar, 19/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Freshly painted Moula Ali WDM-2 #17430 arrives with an empty rake of BOBYN class hoppers. Note that the rake is on the wrong side of the tracks. The loco sported a green-cream livery a few weeks prior to this photo. This loco also had a flat wheel in the
The Bhagayanagari Express bound for Sirpur Kaghaznagar cruises down the grade as it prepares for a halt. Note that the train is halting on the mainline as the platform was occupied by the hopper car rake. Bibinagar, 19/10/2004. By Shashanka.
Lallaguda WAG-7s led by #27329 grind up a gradient as they haul a coal laden rake of BOXN wagons. Bibinagar, 19/10/2004. By Shashanka.
The Hyderabad bound East Coast Express charges up the grade at an estimated 95kmph as it nears the end of its long journey from Howrah. The locomotive on duty is a Vijaywada based WAM-4P6PE #20441. Bibinagar, 19/10/2004. By Shashanka.
The Chennai bound 7054 Express is silhouetted against the sun as the WDP-4 hauling it thunders up the steep 1:100 grade. Bibinagar, 19/10/2004.
At the same location Lallaguda's WAP-4 #22313 glows in the fading light as it proceeds to Vijaywada with a late running Satavahana Express. Bibinagar, 19/10/2004. By Shashanka.