The two Johns of the IRFCA (J. Mani - sitting near and J. Lacey - standing far) watch 13,500 screaming horses of metal pushing a puny load of 28 tonnes up in 1 in 33 gradient. 13th Dec 2003. By Apurva (iti@vsnl.com).

Extreme 'power to weight ratio' alert ! Three WCG-2's haul a pair of brake vans on the down through line. Monkey Hill, 13th Dec 2003. By Apurva (iti@vsnl.com).

Kalyan WCAM-3 starts the descent on the middle line with the 7032 HYB-CSTM express. Note the blue - white LED lamp markers. 13th Dec 2003. By Apurva (iti@vsnl.com).

John Mani enjoys the cacophony of the triple MUed WCG-2's descending the Bhor ghat middle line at the MHC catch siding. Monkey Hill, 13th Dec 2003. By Apurva (iti@vsnl.com).

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