Last overhead shot

Last of my few overhead shots of this section as a pure diesel power territory which is now an electrified section

Crossing backwaters

On a misty morning, ROYAPURAM WAP-7 leading Tirunelveli - Bilaspur Jn Express over Kaithapuzha lake towards ERNAKULAM Jn

Golden hour

At the final moments of the golden hour of sunrise, MALABAR Express with an old ERODE shed workhorse crosses Paravur lake

Yearn to travel

As I saw my regular train to Chennai city, I yearned to be onboard on that train but travel restrictions due to the pandemic is an hindrance

After four months

After a gap of four months, spotted a train, Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express ripping through Kazhakootam with ERNAKULAM WDP-4D

Dual WAG-HB

Dual UNIQUE liveried JHANSI WAG-HB powering loaded coal freight passing through Nemilichery towards Tiruvallur on a late afternoon

Spotting PRABAL

Rarely spotted in South India, WDM-3D of LUCKNOW shed - PRABAL meaning Strong, doing shunting activities at Kochuveli yard

Finally success

Months of failed attempt to capture this unique livery WDP-4D finally became a reality today as it came to my city with VANCHINAD Express

Fresh colors

Fresh from overhauling, ARAKKONAM WAP-4 was looking beautiful with the typical lighting streaks of the ARAKKONAM shed

Contrasting colors

Frame was filled with contrasting colors of red loco, creamy yellow carriages, lush green background and sky with white clouds

Sunny & Cloudy

Clean ERODE WAP-7, under partially cloudy sky crossing Paravur lake with Thiruvananthapuram Central bound VANCHINAD Express

Heavily powered

Dual ERNAKULAM WDP-4D powering Vanchinad Express bound for Thiruvananthapuram Central was surprisingly over powered today

Climbing gradient

ERODE WAP-4 climbing gradient with 22 carriages Intercity Express on its way to final destination, Thiruvananthapuram Central

Friendly wave

Engineer of Vanchinad Express gives me a friendly wave and honking as ERNAKULAM WDP-4D rips past me towards Thiruvananthapuram Central

Green Aryankavu

PONMALAI WDG-3A with Chennai Egmore Express slowly rolling through the lush green Aryankavu surrounded by Western Ghats