Railway Pics

Jack Sparrow · 14th June 2011, 17:32

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Originally Posted by BoneCollector

Wow,i was just searching through different threads and came across this.Railways is another thing that interests me just like automobiles.I'm myself attached to IRFCA through forum and have many snaps of the diesel beasts.Just a couple for the time being.First one is WDP4B,a passenger loco and next one is WDG4,a goods loco.

Hi BoneCollector!
Good to see an IRFCA'n in T-BHP. What's your handle in IRFCA forum? I'm a long time member but inactive nowadays.

Thx

callvvijay · 14th June 2011, 17:39

Fantastic thread!! Its such a lovely thing to travel by train.

Chennai has a history of suburban train transport which was introduced by the British. The British had such a fantastic foresight that they had introduced the suburban train way back in 1931 with the metre guage being operational till 2004/2005.

I have to highlight the last day of MG suburban service here. I was then in my college. After college hours, boarding the suburban at Tambaram station, we distributed chocolates to the commuters, asked the pilots to cut the cake and there were other celebrations too. People took photographs with the pilots and it was a superb eventful day. It was like a your own family function. After reaching home, my mom also wanted to enjoy the MG travel for one last time and we just went till Tirusulam station from Palavanthangal (just 1 station in between them) and returned back. Oops.. Nostalgic!

Though I personally do not have photos to share with you, I thought of sharing these two photos in particular from the "I love Chennai" fb page.
The first one has been shot near Egmore station and the latter near Tambaram station.

Jack Sparrow · 14th June 2011, 17:40

Here's one from my side.

ranjitp1 · 14th June 2011, 17:45

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Originally Posted by callvvijay

Fantastic thread!! Its such a lovely thing to travel by train.

Chennai has a history of suburban train transport which was introduced by the British. The British had such a fantastic foresight that they had introduced the suburban train way back in 1931 with the metre guage being operational till 2004/2005.

I have to highlight the last day of MG suburban service here. I was then in my college. After college hours, boarding the suburban at Tambaram station, we distributed chocolates to the commuters, asked the pilots to cut the cake and there were other celebrations too. People took photographs with the pilots and it was a superb eventful day. It was like a your own family function. After reaching home, my mom also wanted to enjoy the MG travel for one last time and we just went till Tirusulam station from Palavanthangal (just 1 station in between them) and returned back. Oops.. Nostalgic!

Though I personally do not have photos to share with you, I thought of sharing these two photos in particular from the "I love Chennai" fb page.
The first one has been shot near Egmore station and the latter near Tambaram station.

I so fully understand the emotions!I was a regular between Park & Palavanthangal/Meenambakkam for a long time.That underpass that they built from the airport to Tirusulam was such a collosal waste imho.

Jack Sparrow · 14th June 2011, 17:53

It's always a nice experience when travelling by Trains. It's a lovely thing. Few more pics from my Goa trip
EMD Loco:
AlCO loco's Assisting as Bankers in the ghat section

ampere · 14th June 2011, 18:22

Ranjit,

Nothing like travelling AC first class in train ! Royal treatment by railway standards.
I loved the travel. Reminded me of old times. May 15 years back travelling Delhi Madras in TN first class! It was just a fantastic feeling.

PS: Many folks get surprised when they come to know that train-spotting is a keenly followed act!

addyhemmige · 14th June 2011, 18:48

Although I'm not a regular train traveler, I am intrigued by these huge machines and never miss an opportunity to observe them when I have a chance.

The route from Sakleshpur to Subramanya Road is my favourite railway journey till date. Btw, I last traveled on this route in 1995 (IIRC) when the MG line was still functioning. I was on the Mysore-Mangalore passenger train which left Hassan at around 1.30 pm (IIRC) and the train reached Mangalore (now called Mangalore Central) at around 8 (IIRC).

Here are a few pictures from my side, these were taken during my trek on the famous 'Green Route' as it is called.

Just a few minutes walk from Donigal and we encounter our first train. A goods train pulled by a WDG4 numbered 12021. Don't know what shed it belonged to

It was one looong train

Light at the end of the tunnel!!!

The track with a view

A WDG3A numbered 13270 from KJM shed is seen entering Kadagaravalli Station (in the ghats) pulling tankers

Another goods train hauled by a WDG4 numbered 12044

The bridge with a view. This was taken in April btw

Waiting for a train to come out of the tunnel. A WDG4 numbered 12109

Waiting for it to pass

Crew from a news channel (TV9 Kannada) at the guard's cabin of the train. They were shooting a video about this route and trekking

A WDG4 numbered 12108 coming from Subramanya

Yedakumari!!!! The name which made this route famous

Another loco, a WDG4 numbered 12131 seen a kilometer after Yedakumari Station

Two locos entering Yedakumari Station

A wierd angle

. A WDG4 numbered 12023 pulling another WDG4 towards Subramanya. They were entering Yedakumari

ranjitp1 · 14th June 2011, 18:50

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Originally Posted by ampere

PS: Many folks get surprised when they come to know that train-spotting is a keenly followed act!

Fully agree,how many people can read the destination and source boards on a passing train, that are fixed on the rakes,when you are waiting at a level-crossing!My score so far has been pretty good!

BoneCollector · 14th June 2011, 19:16

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Originally Posted by Jack Sparrow

Hi BoneCollector!
Good to see an IRFCA'n in T-BHP. What's your handle in IRFCA forum? I'm a long time member but inactive nowadays.

Thx

Good to see people from another area which discusses a lot about the oil burners!

I've been on IRFCA's forum for a little over 6 months and go by the handle drsinhasunny.

raju2512 · 14th June 2011, 21:05

team-bhp never ceases to surprise. A thread worthy of being in IRFCA and some photos that will definitely qualify for the FC section.

I am also an IRFCA'n

8090guy · 14th June 2011, 22:53

Felt really happy to see that there are other souls following my secret passion! Train spotting!!

My 2 cents.

This photo is not to scare anyone. This was something I executed with utmost struggle and care. In a fast moving train, I am standing near the edge so that i can capture the curving train with my beaming face in the foreground. With one hand I'm holding the camera and clicking and with the other, I'm holding onto the door and balancing. Took umpteen number of attempts to get a satisfactory shot. Taken from Island express while going to B'lore from Trivandrum.

This is Ashtamudi Backwater. Between Kollam and kayamkulam.

Manimala river near Thiruvalla

In New hampshire...Good old US days !!

Taken during a trip from Hyderabad to Kanha.

Taken somewhere between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. ( Yes. Me and my wifey did a bangalore - Rajsathan road trip..Never managed to create a travelogue, though. Writer's block as they say. My bad)

This train looks majestic isn't it?

ampere · 14th June 2011, 23:36

A Diesel Multiple Unit. (DMU)

Sandy28 · 15th June 2011, 07:25

the 2nd best way to travel after a road journey is by train. you get to see a different world up close. some of the pics I shot during my train journeys.

MohsinRoadster · 15th June 2011, 09:20

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Originally Posted by addyhemmige

Although I'm not a regular train traveler, I am intrigued by these huge machines and never miss an opportunity to observe them when I have a chance.

The route from Sakleshpur to Subramanya Road is my favourite railway journey till date. Btw, I last traveled on this route in 1995 (IIRC) when the MG line was still functioning. I was on the Mysore-Mangalore passenger train which left Hassan at around 1.30 pm (IIRC) and the train reached Mangalore (now called Mangalore Central) at around 8 (IIRC).

Here are a few pictures from my side, these were taken during my trek on the famous 'Green Route' as it is called.

Brilliant pics Addy, The Green Route never ceases to amaze.

By the way, heard there is a jeep road leading towards the forest that trekkers need to take, followed by crossing a river to get to the main road.

Do you have pics of the route to be taken Yedakumari to get to the road?

mmxylorider · 15th June 2011, 09:38

Can someone explain the ZDM3A model few posts before (Narrow,Diesel,Multi?) @Gansan?

Also since this thread is railway related, I would be interested to know meaning of different signages one sees along the tracks. There was a T/G some posts before. One I know for sure
W/L = Whistle Long. Does this mean C/FA (as it sounds in devanagri)

14th June 2011, 17:39	#32
callvvijay BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 309 Thanked: 334 Times	Re: Railway Pics Fantastic thread!! Its such a lovely thing to travel by train. Chennai has a history of suburban train transport which was introduced by the British. The British had such a fantastic foresight that they had introduced the suburban train way back in 1931 with the metre guage being operational till 2004/2005. I have to highlight the last day of MG suburban service here. I was then in my college. After college hours, boarding the suburban at Tambaram station, we distributed chocolates to the commuters, asked the pilots to cut the cake and there were other celebrations too. People took photographs with the pilots and it was a superb eventful day. It was like a your own family function. After reaching home, my mom also wanted to enjoy the MG travel for one last time and we just went till Tirusulam station from Palavanthangal (just 1 station in between them) and returned back. Oops.. Nostalgic! Though I personally do not have photos to share with you, I thought of sharing these two photos in particular from the "I love Chennai" fb page. The first one has been shot near Egmore station and the latter near Tambaram station. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by callvvijay : 14th June 2011 at 17:41.
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14th June 2011, 17:40	#33
Jack Sparrow BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 98 Thanked: 43 Times	Re: Railway Pics Here's one from my side. Attached Thumbnails
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14th June 2011, 17:53	#35
Jack Sparrow BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 98 Thanked: 43 Times	Re: Railway Pics It's always a nice experience when travelling by Trains. It's a lovely thing. Few more pics from my Goa trip EMD Loco: AlCO loco's Assisting as Bankers in the ghat section Attached Thumbnails
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14th June 2011, 18:22	#36
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,928 Thanked: 12,899 Times View My Garage	Re: Railway Pics Ranjit, Nothing like travelling AC first class in train ! Royal treatment by railway standards. I loved the travel. Reminded me of old times. May 15 years back travelling Delhi Madras in TN first class! It was just a fantastic feeling. PS: Many folks get surprised when they come to know that train-spotting is a keenly followed act!
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14th June 2011, 18:48	#37
addyhemmige Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore/Hassan Posts: 1,527 Thanked: 487 Times View My Garage	Re: Railway Pics Although I'm not a regular train traveler, I am intrigued by these huge machines and never miss an opportunity to observe them when I have a chance. The route from Sakleshpur to Subramanya Road is my favourite railway journey till date. Btw, I last traveled on this route in 1995 (IIRC) when the MG line was still functioning. I was on the Mysore-Mangalore passenger train which left Hassan at around 1.30 pm (IIRC) and the train reached Mangalore (now called Mangalore Central) at around 8 (IIRC). Here are a few pictures from my side, these were taken during my trek on the famous 'Green Route' as it is called. Just a few minutes walk from Donigal and we encounter our first train. A goods train pulled by a WDG4 numbered 12021. Don't know what shed it belonged to It was one looong train Light at the end of the tunnel!!! The track with a view A WDG3A numbered 13270 from KJM shed is seen entering Kadagaravalli Station (in the ghats) pulling tankers Another goods train hauled by a WDG4 numbered 12044 The bridge with a view. This was taken in April btw Waiting for a train to come out of the tunnel. A WDG4 numbered 12109 Waiting for it to pass Crew from a news channel (TV9 Kannada) at the guard's cabin of the train. They were shooting a video about this route and trekking A WDG4 numbered 12108 coming from Subramanya Yedakumari!!!! The name which made this route famous Another loco, a WDG4 numbered 12131 seen a kilometer after Yedakumari Station Two locos entering Yedakumari Station A wierd angle. A WDG4 numbered 12023 pulling another WDG4 towards Subramanya. They were entering Yedakumari Last edited by addyhemmige : 14th June 2011 at 18:50.
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14th June 2011, 21:05	#40
raju2512 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 325 Thanked: 143 Times	Re: Railway Pics team-bhp never ceases to surprise. A thread worthy of being in IRFCA and some photos that will definitely qualify for the FC section. I am also an IRFCA'n
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14th June 2011, 22:53	#41
8090guy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 26 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: Railway Pics Felt really happy to see that there are other souls following my secret passion! Train spotting!! My 2 cents. This photo is not to scare anyone. This was something I executed with utmost struggle and care. In a fast moving train, I am standing near the edge so that i can capture the curving train with my beaming face in the foreground. With one hand I'm holding the camera and clicking and with the other, I'm holding onto the door and balancing. Took umpteen number of attempts to get a satisfactory shot. Taken from Island express while going to B'lore from Trivandrum. This is Ashtamudi Backwater. Between Kollam and kayamkulam. Manimala river near Thiruvalla In New hampshire...Good old US days !! Taken during a trip from Hyderabad to Kanha. Taken somewhere between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. ( Yes. Me and my wifey did a bangalore - Rajsathan road trip..Never managed to create a travelogue, though. Writer's block as they say. My bad) This train looks majestic isn't it?
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14th June 2011, 23:36	#42
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,928 Thanked: 12,899 Times View My Garage	Re: Railway Pics A Diesel Multiple Unit. (DMU)
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15th June 2011, 07:25	#43
Sandy28 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 303 Thanked: 425 Times	Re: Railway Pics the 2nd best way to travel after a road journey is by train. you get to see a different world up close. some of the pics I shot during my train journeys.
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15th June 2011, 09:38	#45
mmxylorider BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 950 Thanked: 620 Times	Re: Railway Pics Can someone explain the ZDM3A model few posts before (Narrow,Diesel,Multi?) @Gansan? Also since this thread is railway related, I would be interested to know meaning of different signages one sees along the tracks. There was a T/G some posts before. One I know for sure W/L = Whistle Long. Does this mean C/FA (as it sounds in devanagri)
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