Surprise powerUnique liveried ERNAKULAM WDP-4D powering Intercity Express towards Palakkad, passing through Kottekad with Western Ghats in the backgroud
Friendly gestureLoco pilot switches on the headlamp as a friendly gesture as ARAKKONAM WAP-4 powering MALABAR Express rushes towards final destination
Long hood forwardPONMALAI WDP-4B with long hood forward, had an intimidating look as it rushed past me creating a small dust storm due to the new ballast
Vanishing WAP-4As 3-phase electric locomotive production increased, it is a rarity to spot a WAP-4 locomotive, which were once the backbone of Indian Railways
Old workhorses32 years of service, ARAKKONAM WAG-5HA with its shed mate powering cement freight towards Thrissur side on a sunny afternoon
"Shakti" WDG-3A pairAfter a long time spotting "Shakti" series WDG-3A pair of KALYAN shed rolling down Akamala mountain range with Kochuveli Express
Colorful WDP-4DERNAKULAM WDP-4D, sporting fresh and bright colors of ERNAKULAM shed, powering Vanchinad Express climbing a gradient
26 years old ALCoPONMALAI WDM-3A, sporting TONDIARPET shed colors, climbing a small gradient on its way to Thiruvananthapuram Central
Smoking ALCosLightly smoking dual ERNAKULAM WDM-3A powering Madurai Jn - Punalur Express leaving Kundara, after scheduled halt
Dual ALCosERNAKULAM WDM-3A pair rolling out of lush green Punalur with Punalur - Madurai Jn Express at the sunset time
Western GhatsKollam Jn - Chennai Egmore Express powered by PONMALAI WDG-3A as pusher loco, rolling through Western Ghats, on its way to Sengottai
Shining REDNow becoming a rarity to spot, ARAKKONAM WAP-4, shining in afternoon light after a fresh paint job, powering Jan Shatabdi Express
Vanishing ALCos100% electrification by 2023, ALCos & EMDs in Indian Railways are vanishing fast from mainline duties
Mixed colorsOld series ERODE WAP-4 crossing Kaithapuzha lake with COVID-19 workmen special with carriages of mixed colors, early morning
Curve & GradientH.Nizamuddin bound weekly Express,once hauled by diesel power, now with electric power, KALYAN WAP-7, on a curve and gradient at Paravur