Fired-up X-class steam locomotive being ready to take charge of meter gauge, Ooty to Mettupalaiyam passenger. Rail enthusiast tries to capture the close-up.
Connor locomotive shed is on Niligiri Mountain Railways which has been added to World heritage site by UNESCO. It maintains meter gauge, X-class steam as well as diesel locomotives. It houses old ... (more)
X class steam locomotive coming to take charge of Meter gauge, Udagamandalam to Mettupalaiyam passenger.
Niligiri mountain railway is the longest meter gauge Hill-railroad in India. It has a Rack and Pinion arrangement for the steepest gradient of 1 in 12. After consistent service of about 75+ years... (more)