Miscellaneous
A spanking Sealdah Rajdhani headed by Ghaziabad's 'Big White' WAP7 #30227 enters Tilak Bridge as it slows down to take the lines leading towards Ghaziabad.
Ludhiana's psychedelic WDM2 #16662 roars past the camera with the LHB SG rake of the Shalimar Express in tow. The LHB rake is still under trial and many a time the Shalimar runs with the normal ICF rake.
A commuter casually stands by tracks waiting for the huffing puffing WDP3A at the helm of the Bareilly Intercity to halt at Tilak Bridge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A southbound Ludhiana WAG5 hauling a BCNA rake accelerates past a slow moving Tughlakabad WAG5 incharge of a rake of 4 wheeler tank wagons.
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.
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.
Erode Tigerface #27491 picks up speed after clearing a caution zone. Trailing behind is a long rake of BOXN empties.
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.
The Gondwana Express hauled by a Jhansi WAP4 #22361 makes an appearance as it heads towards it destination Nizamuddin.
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.
The Madgaon - Diva KR8 passenger makes a smoky start from Karmali.
On closer inspection, the loco is Erode's WDM2 #17750.
The KR8 heads towards the Old Goa Tunnel.
Waiting patiently for a crossing on the KR.
The WDP4 rounds the curve and brakes to enter the loop leading into Karmali station.
The Madgaon - Mumbai Mandovi Express led by WDP4 #20018 approaching Karmali.
Kanpur WAP4 #22552 sizes up Ludhiana's Jumbo #17838 at New Delhi
Vivek Manvi tries to capture a Gomoh WAG7 in his vidcam.
On a rain soaked morning, two generations of ALCOs wait with their respective charges at New Delhi
Youngsters enjoying the monsoon's first showers watch with interest a mixed freight consisting of BOXNs, containers & BCNAs trundling through Sarojini Nagar
Sorry for the poor pic, but just couldnt resist clicking this moron !!
The newly extended to Jhansi Taj Express today gets a WAP4 instead of a WAP1. Ghaziabad's #22652 does duty.
Dawn breaks as the Himalayan Queen waits for the starter at New Delhi. The crew in the WAP7 #30209 make checks while the shunting master heads out with the rake of the Guwahati Rajdhani.