These are pictures from the 1990 trip of the Model Railway Society of Pune (MRSP) to Bhusawal (BSL). All pictures by Dr. Shirish Yande.
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This is Pachora, 70 Kms on the way to BSL. The NG train to Jamner stands on the right. |
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View of the BSL Jn. building. This is a typical a small town of immense railway importance. Note the quaint horse buggy. |
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This is the Pune WDM2 18605 which has hauled the 7383 Dn. Maharashtra express from Pune to BSL. Electric power is used to haul this train from BSL to its final destination Nagpur (today it runs to Gondia). The assistant driver looks the typical hefty ex-steam type. |
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The sprawling BSL station yard. |
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BSL shed WAG 2 # 20809 reversing to couple to its load on the platform. The WG on the platform is ready to start its train. |
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WG on the platform |
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WG starts its train, the fireman shows the green flag. |
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A view of the departing passenger train. |
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Thundering Jhansi WDM2 # 17562 brings in a train into BSL. The location is 2 Kms out of BSL Jn. (km 445). This is near the marshalling yard on the right and loco shed on the left. |
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WP 7709 receives attention at the steam shed. The top part of the cylinder is opened, while a WG waits on the left. The lack of a 'star' on the WP somewhat reduces its appeal. |
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A side view of the WP 7709. The loco is using different types of main wheels, as is expected of a shed in the waning years of steam. |
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Another view of WP 7709 |
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View forward from the fireman's position on WG 9546. Notice warns the electric powers not to venture on unwired territory in the yard. |
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Another view of WG 9546. |
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Coaling line with a steam crane feeds a WP with a classic star on it's nose. This loco has a nameplate 'Agni' (fire!) |
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A WG hauls a mixed passenger past the WP and the coaling line. |
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The plinthed B/1 NG loco # 766 at the training institute. This power is retired from the Murtizapur - Yavatmal line under BSL division. |
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Members of the MRSP have a field day on the B/1 loco. |
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The model room in BSL. |
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The principles of block section and signaling being taught at the model room. |
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Model of a WAM2 waits for the signal to change... |
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...and moves! |
