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From: fca <>
Subject: Down The Pan
Date: 22 Jun 1998 12:49:53 -0500
At 21:18 23/06/98 +0400, Shankar <shankie@emirates.email wrote:
>Reading timetables in the loo? Har har, mind if I too put my name in
for
>inclusion in the club? ... ( i lost my only Bradshaw recently) ...
Well....
The only loo I know big enough to take a Bradshaw and not get blocked is
on
an Indian train.
Was that where you lost it?
:)
Kind regards
Freddy
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| 2. Thirteen thirteens is one hundred and seventy nine. |
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| Q: Are any of the above three statements correct? |
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From: Kartik Subramanian <>
Subject: Model Railway Design Software.
Date: 22 Jun 1998 13:44:52 -0500
Hi all,
I found this whilst browsing on the web - might be interesting.
CATrain - by Joel Bouchat.
Design and run your own model railways with CATrain, a fun
and unique program for model-railroad enthusiasts.
(More details can be got at the URL below)
<A HREF="http://hotfiles.zdnet.com/cgi-bin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/info.html?fcode=0">http://hotfiles.zdnet.com/cgi-bin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/info.html?fcode=0</A>
00N12
-----------
I downloaded a copy of the s/w to my machine and could send it to any
of you if you cannot access the site and are interested in toying around
with this program - I haven't toyed around with it as yet...but shall do
it as soon as I get some time..
Regards to all,
Kartik
From: Apurva Bahadur <>
Subject: [Fwd: Returned mail: Service unavailable
Date: 22 Jun 1998 14:59:26 -0500
Hi Gang,
Once again I apologise to each and everyone of you for using the IRFCA
as a 'one to one' mail service but mail sent David Bloyed's has bounced
once again. David please inform me if you have any other
email address and also contact your ISP as to solving the problems of
mail bouncing.
Apurva Bahadur
Mail Delivery Subsystem wrote:
> The original message was received at Wed, 24 Jun 1998 11:00:19 +0500
(GMT+0500)
> from [202.54.80.90]
>
> ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----
> <dbloyed@airmail.email
>
> ----- Transcript of session follows -----
> ... while talking to mail.airmail.net.:
> >>> MAIL From:<iti@giaspn01.email SIZE=1901
> <<< 550 Stop Spamming, giaspn01.vsnl.net.in. Bulk Email = Business
Suicide. (host: 202.54.10.1 from: <iti@giaspn01.email
SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM
> 554 <dbloyed@airmail.email... Service unavailable
>
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> Received-From-MTA: DNS; [202.54.80.90]
> Arrival-Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 11:00:19 +0500 (GMT+0500)
>
> Final-Recipient: RFC822; dbloyed@airmail.email
> Action: failed
> Status: 5.0.0
> Remote-MTA: DNS; mail.airmail.net
> Diagnostic-Code: SMTP; 550 Stop Spamming, giaspn01.vsnl.net.in. Bulk
Email = Business Suicide. (host: 202.54.10.1 from:
<iti@giaspn01.email SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM
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> Last-Attempt-Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 11:00:23 +0500 (GMT+0500)
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>
> Subject: Re: Mail for David Bloyed
> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 08:57:03 +0530
> From: Apurva Bahadur <iti@giaspn01.email
> To: David Bloyed <dbloyed@airmail.email
> References: <3.0.3.32.19980623173154.006a9c08@mail.email
>
> Hi David,
>
> I have forwarded your message (actually all the messages about your
> inquiry about
> Jhansi) to Mr. Singh, and he told me that he would do something about
> it. I will
> let you know.
> The email I sent to you bounced back twice, so I sent it through the
> IRFCA, I will
> try to send you this mail direct and hope it reaches you.
>
> Pune is located in the western state of Maharashtra, 192 KMs South
East
> of Mumbai (new name for Bombay). Pune (pronounced as Poonay) itself
has
> been renamed from Poona. You may locate the cities in any average map
of
> India. I will be uploading some maps of Pune and the surroundings soon
> on my web site. Pune is over 1300 Kms from Jhansi. As far as 'saved'
> steam locos go, Pune has a F class Nasmyth Wilson on static mount
> outside the Pune Station. We also seem to have two (maybe three) more
of
> these locos stored out of public eye in the marshaling yards of Pune.
I
> will get more details and even pictures very soon.
>
> Apurva Bahadur
>
> David Bloyed wrote:
>
> > Dear Mr. Apurva Bahadur;
> >
> > Pune is a long way from Jhansi isn't it? I just wanted to email you
again
> > and let you know I really appreciate your help.
> >
> > I am excited about corresponding with Mr Y.K. Singh PRO of Pune
Division of
> > Central Railways. I have had such a hard time trying to find anyone
> > familiar with Jhansi to speak with.
> >
> > If you have time, try replying to this message and see if it will
goe
> > through to me. I never did find out why your last message had
trouble. David
> >
From: VIRAF P.. MULLA <>
Subject: Railway Art.
Date: 22 Jun 1998 18:51:49 -0500
Hello All,
Does anyone know if there exist a book on how to sketch, draw and paint
Locomotives, Trains and other railway related subjects. If so, from
where
I can order the book.
Regards
Viraf.
==========================
Viraf Mulla
C-20/14, Jeevan Bima Nagar,
Borivali (West)
Mumbai 400103
Tel: +91-22-8954510
E-mail: sncf@godrejnet.email
==========================
From: Apurva Bahadur <>
Subject: Re: Shirish Yande introduces himself
Date: 22 Jun 1998 19:27:31 -0500
Hi everyone,
Many of us do it (time tables in the toilets) and love it !
Apurva Bahadur
Vadi Elumalai wrote:
> Dr. Shirish Yande writes:
>
> > Hi everyone at the IRFCA,
> ...
> ...
> > my interest. Railway Time Tables for instance are my constant
companions
> > in my toilets.
>
> Huh! Gotta tell my wife that creatures like me DO exist!
>
> -Vadi
From: sank <>
Subject: Re: Railway Art.
Date: 22 Jun 1998 21:20:10 -0500
> Does anyone know if there exist a book on how to sketch, draw and
paint
> Locomotives, Trains and other railway related subjects. If so, from
where
> I can order the book.
I haven't heard of a specialist book on this.....but you could
pick up any good book on the fundamentals of perspective and
object drawing. After that, it is just adding constant practice
to observation of detail.
--
Jayant S : ID Studio
Tata Technologies India Limited
Telco Premises : Pimpri TEL: 91 (212) 774261 ex 2534
PUNE : 411 018 : INDIA FAX: 91 (212) 773191
From: Philippe Quiot (TOG Devt. SA) <>
Subject: Re: Railway Art.
Date: 22 Jun 1998 23:37:08 -0500
Hello,
I got this e-mail address about a Beyer-Peacock book,
from Aerolite Books, the guy is Iain Fraser
When I sent an e-mail to him... he replied...
mailto:iain@aerolite.email
<A HREF="http://www.aerolite.u-net.com/">http://www.aerolite.u-net.com/</A>
I am sure that there are such books edited in U.K.
Possibly he may give data to you.
Bye
VIRAF P.. MULLA wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> Does anyone know if there exist a book on how to sketch, draw and
paint
> Locomotives, Trains and other railway related subjects. If so, from
where
> I can order the book.
>
> Regards
> Viraf.
> ==========================
> Viraf Mulla
> C-20/14, Jeevan Bima Nagar,
> Borivali (West)
> Mumbai 400103
> Tel: +91-22-8954510
> E-mail: sncf@godrejnet.email
> ==========================
--
===================================================================
TOG Devt. S.A. "IXpert" Philippe QUIOT
CH - 1092 Belmont tog-sa@he.email
internet/intranet consulting ( )
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"Times of Glory" trade/consulting in railway/travel/tourism areas
tog@bahnhofplatz.email
<A HREF="http://www.bahnhofplatz.com/">http://www.bahnhofplatz.com/</A>
From: Philippe Quiot (TOG Devt. SA) <>
Subject: Re: Shirish Yande introduces himself
Date: 23 Jun 1998 00:05:43 -0500
Hello,
Things are getting MUCH more interesting if
we find someone who e.g. builds railway models
while at the toilets, because this activity obviously
requires some kind of special devices be installed there ...
*?£/&%*!?
Apurva Bahadur wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> Many of us do it (time tables in the toilets) and love it !
>
> Apurva Bahadur
>
> Vadi Elumalai wrote:
>
> > Dr. Shirish Yande writes:
> >
> > > Hi everyone at the IRFCA,
> > ...
> > ...
> > > my interest. Railway Time Tables for instance are my constant
companions
> > > in my toilets.
> >
> > Huh! Gotta tell my wife that creatures like me DO exist!
> >
> > -Vadi
--
===================================================================
TOG Devt. S.A. "IXpert" Philippe QUIOT
CH - 1092 Belmont tog-sa@he.email
internet/intranet consulting ( )
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_________|___||____________| _____ | |
| [ ] |[ ] |___||___|_____|____|_|__|-|
______|__________[__] |[_____] |---------//-\\----|-----|
[ ] | |________//___\\ | )
[ Px48 ] | | | (________)\\__|_____|
[_____________________]==|_________|-|----/-\----/ -\--___\\|-
|=| ====== ====== |_________|_| - / - \ /-----(___)\\=|=|
| (O)(O) (O)(O) (O)-(O) /(O)-(O)/ |
===================================================================
"Times of Glory" trade/consulting in railway/travel/tourism areas
tog@bahnhofplatz.email
<A HREF="http://www.bahnhofplatz.com/">http://www.bahnhofplatz.com/</A>
From: poras p.saklatwalla <>
Subject: Re: International Trains
Date: 23 Jun 1998 01:52:53 -0500
On Sat, 20 Jun 1998, Jayant S wrote:
> > Gang- Correct my Geography, Isn't Bangladesh (spelling is terrible)
a
> > separate country now.
> Yes, it is.
> > Does India have any international rail service to
> > Burma, China or Bangladesh. I suppose there would be no service to
> > Pakastan. (spelling).
> Funnily enough, the only passenger train service I know of is the
> Samjhauta Express, between Amritsar and Lahore in Pakistan.
> I have, on a couple of occasions, found Bangladesh Railways
> MG freight stock on the NFR in India. I do not think there is any
> link at present to the Myanmar lines, but this will certainly
> change if the Singapore-Europe rail link plans come through.
> BTW I have read somewhere that there are freight operations
> between Mexico and USA.
>
> --
> Jayant S : ID Studio
> Tata Technologies India Limited
> Telco Premises : Pimpri TEL: 91 (212) 774261 ex 2534
> PUNE : 411 018 : INDIA FAX: 91 (212) 773191
>
PORAS P.SAKLATWALLA
TEL :5773535/3636
EXT :4226/4232/4237
Hi,To all at Irfca,
Whilst on the international railway There is a Train from India
(OldDelhi)
LAHORE. MY relatives travelled from Karachi to Lahore by Pakistani
Train
and from Lahore they came by Samjhauta Express or the INDO - PAK
EXPRESS.
They told me that the train has a 1st AC, 2nd Ac and 1st class
compartment
apart from regular sleeper class compartments. The train is hauled by a
Tughlakabad WDM 2. I have personally seen the train on Old Delhi
Station
ready to depart. I got very emotional on the platform just seeing the
International train and the people boarding it.
The passengers travelling by this train are checked for their passport
and
visas at Attari the last station in India and then they cross over to
Pakistan. If I get a visa I am sure to travel by this train one day to
Pakistan just for the sake of travel by Samjhauta express. It is just
euphoric travelling by this train and wish no Govt. of India would ever
stop this service. My relatives who came to India a fortnight ago told
me
that there is also a pantry car in which Sardarjis from Amritsar are the
contractors... and excellent food is served.
Please someone who has more info about this train can surely give me
more
info. I am very sentimental about this train as once upon a time this
train used to go to a part of India.
Earlier my grand father told me that the Erstwhile Frontier Mail used
to
go right upto Peshawar in the days of the Raj. Imagine the Frontier
Mail
with a steam hauled climbing the rough mountains on way to Peshawar.
I am totally for international trains, to neighbouring countries;
possibly
another Indo Pak train from Mumbai to Peshawar, imagine the goodwill it
will spread amongst the 2 countries.
Do write more if you have some more info.
From: Donald L. Mills, Jr <>
Subject: Re: Shirish Yande introduces himself
Date: 23 Jun 1998 07:33:19 -0500
Gang,
You do have to admit the vision that brings to ones mind is different.
(toliets) Dr. Yande- tell you wife that my wife is just as avid a
railfan
as myself. The love of railroads does not discriminate to sex. Her
response might amaze you. Don in WV
----------
> From: Philippe Quiot (TOG Devt. SA) <tog-sa@he.email
> To: Apurva Bahadur <iti@giaspn01.email
> Cc: Vadi Elumalai <vadi@INS.email Dr. Shirish Yande
<yandesh@giaspn01.email irfca@cs.email
> Subject: Re: Shirish Yande introduces himself
> Date: Tuesday, June 23, 1998 3:05 AM
>
> Hello,
>
> Things are getting MUCH more interesting if
> we find someone who e.g. builds railway models
> while at the toilets, because this activity obviously
> requires some kind of special devices be installed there ...
>
> *?£/&%*!?
>
> Apurva Bahadur wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > Many of us do it (time tables in the toilets) and love it !
> >
> > Apurva Bahadur
> >
> > Vadi Elumalai wrote:
> >
> > > Dr. Shirish Yande writes:
> > >
> > > > Hi everyone at the IRFCA,
> > > ...
> > > ...
> > > > my interest. Railway Time Tables for instance are my constant
companions
> > > > in my toilets.
> > >
> > > Huh! Gotta tell my wife that creatures like me DO exist!
> > >
> > > -Vadi
>
> --
>
> ===================================================================
> TOG Devt. S.A. "IXpert" Philippe QUIOT
> CH - 1092 Belmont tog-sa@he.email
> internet/intranet consulting ( )
> ___ ____________ ( _ )
> _________|___||____________| _____ | |
> | [ ] |[ ] |___||___|_____|____|_|__|-|
> ______|__________[__] |[_____] |---------//-\\----|-----|
> [ ] | |________//___\\ | )
> [ Px48 ] | | | (________)\\__|_____|
> [_____________________]==|_________|-|----/-\----/ -\--___\\|-
> |=| ====== ====== |_________|_| - / - \ /-----(___)\\=|=|
> | (O)(O) (O)(O) (O)-(O) /(O)-(O)/ |
> ===================================================================
> "Times of Glory" trade/consulting in railway/travel/tourism areas
> tog@bahnhofplatz.email
> <A HREF="http://www.bahnhofplatz.com/">http://www.bahnhofplatz.com/</A>
From: Apurva Bahadur <>
Subject: Re: Model Railway Design Software.
Date: 23 Jun 1998 07:37:28 -0500
Hi Kartik,
This is an excellent software, I just downloaded it and has a quick
look. Sort of
software that I could spent the entire day playing (and not working !),
I think I
am going to now spend the better part of night railroading.
Apurva Bahadur
Kartik Subramanian wrote:
> Hi all,
> I found this whilst browsing on the web - might be interesting.
>
> CATrain - by Joel Bouchat.
>
> Design and run your own model railways with CATrain, a fun
> and unique program for model-railroad enthusiasts.
>
> (More details can be got at the URL below)
>
>
<A HREF="http://hotfiles.zdnet.com/cgi-bin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/info.html?fcode=0">http://hotfiles.zdnet.com/cgi-bin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/info.html?fcode=0</A>
00N12
>
> -----------
> I downloaded a copy of the s/w to my machine and could send it to any
> of you if you cannot access the site and are interested in toying
around
> with this program - I haven't toyed around with it as yet...but shall
do
> it as soon as I get some time..
>
> Regards to all,
> Kartik
From: Apurva Bahadur <>
Subject: Re: International Trains
Date: 23 Jun 1998 10:15:38 -0500
> I am totally for international trains, to neighbouring countries;
possibly
> another Indo Pak train from Mumbai to Peshawar, imagine the goodwill
it
> will spread amongst the 2 countries.
I second that ! Cheers to such positive thoughts, the Mumbai - Amritsar
-
Atari - Wagah - Lahore is totally possible, given the political will. I
too
like Poras will travel this journey for the sake of doing something so
beautiful and symbolic.I have heard that it is almost possible to go
from
Pakistan westwards into Iran, the line is broken for 30 Kms but then
onwards
the line is continous till Europe.
Apurva Bahadur
From: Shankar <>
Subject: Re: Shirish Yande introduces himself
Date: 23 Jun 1998 10:18:04 -0500
Reading timetables in the loo? Har har, mind if I too put my name in for
inclusion in the club?
In fact, I used to have a selection of timetables: Trains at a Glance if
its a
quick job: you know, all precise and concise,
Regional timetable or Bradshaw ( i lost my only Bradshaw recently) if
its to
be a log drawn affair, where one can browse at leisure etc.
May our tribe prosper.
Best regards.
Shankar.
At 07:57 AM 6/23/98 +0530, you wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
>Many of us do it (time tables in the toilets) and love it !
>
>Apurva Bahadur
>
>Vadi Elumalai wrote:
>
>> Dr. Shirish Yande writes:
>>
>> > Hi everyone at the IRFCA,
>> ...
>> ...
>> > my interest. Railway Time Tables for instance are my constant
companions
>> > in my toilets.
>>
>> Huh! Gotta tell my wife that creatures like me DO exist!
>>
>> -Vadi
>
>
>
>
From: Shankar <>
Subject: Re: Shirish Yande introduces himself
Date: 23 Jun 1998 10:19:49 -0500
Reading timetables in the loo? Har har, mind if I too put my name in for
inclusion in the club?
In fact, I used to have a selection of timetables: Trains at a Glance if
its a
quick job: you know, all precise and concise,
Regional timetable or Bradshaw ( i lost my only Bradshaw recently) if
its to
be a long drawn affair, where one can browse at leisure etc.
May our tribe prosper.
Best regards.
Shankar.
At 07:57 AM 6/23/98 +0530, you wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
>Many of us do it (time tables in the toilets) and love it !
>
>Apurva Bahadur
>
>Vadi Elumalai wrote:
>
>> Dr. Shirish Yande writes:
>>
>> > Hi everyone at the IRFCA,
>> ...
>> ...
>> > my interest. Railway Time Tables for instance are my constant
companions
>> > in my toilets.
>>
>> Huh! Gotta tell my wife that creatures like me DO exist!
>>
>> -Vadi
>
>
>
>
From: Iain A Fraser <>
Subject: Re: Trains at a Glance
Date: 23 Jun 1998 12:00:55 -0500
Peter
Tell me more...there are several books with this title and I may be able
to help
Iain
Aerolite Booktraders
Rail Book Specialist
<A HREF="http://www.aerolite.u-net.com">http://www.aerolite.u-net.com</A>
LNER list
<A HREF="http://www.bulleid.force9.co.uk/lneeg/">http://www.bulleid.force9.co.uk/lneeg/</A>
From: T.H.Sanyal. <>
Subject: Re: Siliguri/MG Couplings etc.
Date: 23 Jun 1998 15:09:00 -0500
Apurva Bahadur wrote:
>The territory you talk of sound great, specially the ferry crossing
however
>uncomfortable and inconvenient sounds like a lot of fun. Is this the
location
>that the film 'Sujata' attempts to show with a rail / ferry interface ?
I don't have the foggiest idea.
ths.
From: Auroprem Kandaswami <>
Subject: Southern Railway (SR) to introduce Auxiliary Warning System
Date: 23 Jun 1998 16:41:03 -0500
Courtesy: The Hindu
CHENNAI, June 23.
A device, known as auxiliary warning system (AWS) is to be
introduced on the Chennai Beach and Gummidipoondi section of
railways for improving the passenger safety.
The main advantage of the system, stated to be the first of its
kind in Southern Railway, is that trains would automatically
stop if drivers jump the red signal by mistake.
At present, the system is available only in the suburban
services in Mumbai. The Railway Board has sanctioned Rs. 6.45
crores for the scheme.
Sources said that there had been a tremendous increase in the
traffic in the Chennai-Gummidipoondi suburban section in the
past few years. In the absence of dedicated lines for the
suburban services in the section, both the main line trains and
EMU services had to run on the same track resulting in reduction
of ``headway,'' the time-gap between two successive trains.
Drivers operating on the section were always under pressure, as
they had to stick to schedule. Even a loss of a few minutes
would adversely affect the schedule and lead to dislocation of
traffic.
There had been instances of drivers passing the ``danger
signal'' inadvertently, resulting in accidents. Under the new
system, while one gadget will be fitted between the tracks near
the signals, another will be placed below the locos or EMU
motorcars. Both the gadgets will be tuned to a particular
frequency.
In case of red signal, the frequency of the equipment on the
track will automatically change. If the train crosses the danger
signal, the mismatch in frequency between the equipment on the
track and the loco will automatically apply breaks and bring the
train to a halt. There will be a monitor in the loco as well as
in the EMU motor coach to alert drivers when they ``jump the
signal.''
The system was found to be extremely successful in the Mumbai
suburban service and so Railways had decided to introduce the
system in all congested routes in a phased manner to improve
safety, the sources said.
***
From: Auroprem Kandaswami <>
Subject: Blast inside Delhi-bound train in Jammu, 8 hurt
Date: 23 Jun 1998 16:45:52 -0500
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
JAMMU, June 23
Eight carriages of a Delhi-bound passenger train were derailed when a
bomb exploded in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, police said.
Reports said that eight people were seriously injured in the blast
at 9.20 p.m.
Police said relief vehicles and officials rushed to the accident site
near Ria close to Vijaipur, about 33 km southwest of the state's
winter capital Jammu.
Police said the Shalimar Express to New Delhi left Jammu station at
9 p.m. The blast occurred on a day when Home Minister Lal Krishna
Advani
promised a series of measures to crack down on militant unrest in
Jammu and Kashmir.
Advani was visiting Doda to commiserate with the families of 25
members of a Hindu wedding group massacred by militants in the remote
and mountainous district on Friday.
None has claimed responsibility for the massacre.
From: sank <>
Subject: Re: Southern Railway (SR) to introduce Auxiliary Warning System
Date: 23 Jun 1998 19:57:03 -0500
> A device, known as auxiliary warning system (AWS) is to be
> introduced on the Chennai Beach and Gummidipoondi section of
> railways for improving the passenger safety.
About time too. Let us hope introduction is speedy all over the
country and the reliability is high.
--
Jayant S : ID Studio
Tata Technologies India Limited
Telco Premises : Pimpri TEL: 91 (212) 774261 ex 2534
PUNE : 411 018 : INDIA FAX: 91 (212) 773191
From: sank <>
Subject: Re: DHR Branches and Assam Rail Link
Date: 23 Jun 1998 20:04:10 -0500
> It was this line that was the reason
> for those incongruous, rangy-looking Pacifics, so unsuited to the Hill
> sections.
2' gauge Pacifics ? Amazing. Are there any pictures of these anywhere ?
Also: where did the DHR run their two Garretts ?
> on new alignment) and further new trackage to connect to the existing
NER
> syustem at Barsoi. To the east of Siliguri, the Teesta Valeey Branch
was
> taken over for MG as far as Sivok, a mixed-gauge line being laid.
I suppose the MG alignment was completely reworked after the TV line
closed: the NG line ran along what is now Sevoke Road in Siliguri, while
the MG line from Siliguri Jn today runs straight towards the hills,
turns
right and runs along them up to Sevoke. Even today, the approach to
Sevoke by road is a spectacular sight: the railway bridge across the
Teesta is dwarfed by the hills that suddenly rise up on both sides of
the river.
Fascinating history, Dr Walker.
--
Jayant S : ID Studio
Tata Technologies India Limited
Telco Premises : Pimpri TEL: 91 (212) 774261 ex 2534
PUNE : 411 018 : INDIA FAX: 91 (212) 773191