Final diesel traction daysKALYAN WDP-4D was one of the last diesel traction I spotted in this section as it is completely electric traction now
Grimy WDP-4BDue to heavy passenger traffic, locos are unable to return to home shed for periodical maintenance in time giving them grime looks
Original cabOriginal cab of EMD GT46MAC looks good than the wide cab version WDG-4 and WDG-4D dual cab version
First WAP-4After traction conversion, BHUSAVAL WAP-4 #22307 is the first WAP-4, I spotted in Konkan area, powering Jan Shatabdi Express
Lone WDP-4DLone WDP-4D from ERNAKULAM shed passing through lush green Suravali area towards Madgaon
ALCo spottedOnce where ALCos ruled, all I could spot in two days time was one ALCo pair, PUNE WDM-3D pair with LPG freight
First shotVALSAD WAG-9HC, my first shot of electric traction in Suravali area which was pure a diesel traction territory when I visited 3 years back
Spotting VIKRAMBHAGAT KI KOTI WDP-4 20092 a.k.a VIKRAM meaning brave, hauling Coimbatore Jn bound Hisar Express, passing through Majorda
MemoriesWill never see this sight again as this route has been completely electrified and filled with power poles and DMU being soon replaced by EMU
Last overhead shotLast of my few overhead shots of this section as a pure diesel power territory which is now an electrified section
CReDI ALCoCommon Rail Electronic Direct Fuel Injection (CReDI) technology used Maula Ali shed WDG-3A for less fuel consumption and emission
The Tejas Express is seen emerging out of the greenery on the final few hundred yards of its journey from Mumbai.
Surprise powerPUNE WDP-4D shows up as the surprise power of the oldest Jan Shatabdi Express which was rushing to Madgaon Jn with a little delay
Green GoaLush greenery and sunshine in Goa always give a perfect setting to capture ALCos and EMDs in Majorda and Suravali
One last timeWith electrification poles coming up and ALCos being withdrawn from service, this may be the last time I see this train with dual ALCo at Suravali
