The Indian locomotive class WAP-1 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1980 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge... (more)

This is a tank locomotive fitted with a crane, popularly known as “Crane Tank”. This 0-6-0T wheel arrangement Broad gauge (5’6”) locomotive was imported from M/s Robert White and Partners ... (more)

Original cab

Original cab of EMD GT46MAC looks good than the wide cab version WDG-4 and WDG-4D dual cab version

Red beauty from East

SANTRAGACHI WAP-4 homed in Eastern India, glowing in the morning light of New Year day, powering MALABAR Express in South India

The HG/C #1598 has been built by Vulcan Foundry in the UK in 1909. Originally built as HG class, it was classified as HG/C after adding superheating.

First WAP-4

After traction conversion, BHUSAVAL WAP-4 #22307 is the first WAP-4, I spotted in Konkan area, powering Jan Shatabdi Express

Lone WDP-4D

Lone WDP-4D from ERNAKULAM shed passing through lush green Suravali area towards Madgaon

Tricolor band

KALYAN WDP-4D to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav means elixir of energy of independence on 75th year of Indian independence

EMD on curve

KAZIPET WDG-4 & WDG-4D combo banking on a curve with BTPN freight moving from A bridge to B bridge of Sharavati river

ALCo spotted

Once where ALCos ruled, all I could spot in two days time was one ALCo pair, PUNE WDM-3D pair with LPG freight

At sunrise

Old workhorse, RATLAM WAG-5HA with its shed mate rolling into Sharavati river B bridge with BCNA freight in morning light

Aggressive EMD

Flags are out, horns blaring, headlamps on, Marusagar Express with unique colored Bhagat Ki Koti WDP-4B ripping through Honnavar

First shot

VALSAD WAG-9HC, my first shot of electric traction in Suravali area which was pure a diesel traction territory when I visited 3 years back

Two broad gauge Mikados (WG class and CWD class) are waiting for a next assignment at the Old Delhi shed.

The broad gauge WG #9443 is waiting for a next assignment at the Old Delhi shed. A few men rummages through the ashes for a few pieces of unburned coal that will be used later at home for cooking ... (more)