Electric power

For many years this train had ALCo power of different sheds but power changed to electric locomotives as part of electrification program

380 kms more

Kerala Express has another 380 kms more to reach its final destination in its 3033 kms run from New Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram Central

Rolling out

PALARUVI Express rolling out of PALAKKAD Jn as it clears each fouling mark slowly, entering the mainline with ARAKKONAM WAP-4 as the power

Surprise power

Unique liveried ERNAKULAM WDP-4D powering Intercity Express towards Palakkad, passing through Kottekad with Western Ghats in the backgroud

Friendly gesture

Loco pilot switches on the headlamp as a friendly gesture as ARAKKONAM WAP-4 powering MALABAR Express rushes towards final destination

Inaugural Run

Honourable Prime Minister of India , Shri Narendra Modiji , inaugurated Pune Metro by traveling in it. This is the very first official service run of the decorat... (more)

Long hood forward

PONMALAI 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-4

As 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 workhorses

32 years of service, ARAKKONAM WAG-5HA with its shed mate powering cement freight towards Thrissur side on a sunny afternoon

"Shakti" WDG-3A pair

After a long time spotting "Shakti" series WDG-3A pair of KALYAN shed rolling down Akamala mountain range with Kochuveli Express

Colorful WDP-4D

ERNAKULAM WDP-4D, sporting fresh and bright colors of ERNAKULAM shed, powering Vanchinad Express climbing a gradient

26 years old ALCo

PONMALAI WDM-3A, sporting TONDIARPET shed colors, climbing a small gradient on its way to Thiruvananthapuram Central

Smoking ALCos

Lightly smoking dual ERNAKULAM WDM-3A powering Madurai Jn - Punalur Express leaving Kundara, after scheduled halt

Dual ALCos

ERNAKULAM WDM-3A pair rolling out of lush green Punalur with Punalur - Madurai Jn Express at the sunset time

Western Ghats

Kollam Jn - Chennai Egmore Express powered by PONMALAI WDG-3A as pusher loco, rolling through Western Ghats, on its way to Sengottai