Only a few minutes before the train came, this fisherman was still fishing in the nearby sea. Now, he is returning home with I hope for him sufficient fish to prepare a good curry.

Steam and a nice beach at Mount Lavinia. What else do you need to be happy?

#213 is resting in the Colombo Dematagoda shed. The next morning, the loco will start its one week trip to Babulla hauling the Farrail charters.

Seven years ago I stood in the same spot and took this photo. Here ALCO DL560 (the same as the ubiquitous Indian WDM2) arrives at Mount Lavinia station... (more)

Morning rush hour commuters cross the tracks at Colombo Fort immediately after the departure of an S9 DMU.

Colombo Fort station in the morning rush hour is a busy and atmospheric place. Here 2 DMUs disgorge their passengers onto the platforms.

Ancient S7 DMU trailers are propelled by a more recent S6 Hitachi motor car (at far end). Seen at Colombo Maradana on a local service.

M6 Henschel No 785 leaves Colombo Maradana for Colombo Fort.

Vintage GM loco 594 was built in 1958 but still looks good as it passes Colombo Maradana in 2005.

A well loaded S9 DMU arrives at Colombo Maradana station

Just yards from the lush tropical beaches, Montreal built #749 blasts through Mount Lavinia with an afternoon express train to Galle. See more at www.youthwith.fotopic.net

MLW MX-620 #748 awaits departure time with the 10:30 Inter City to Batticaloa. It will take 8 hours to cover the 350 km journey. Further photos available at: http://www.railpictures.net/photos/t... (more)

UK built 812 (Brush 1982) arrives at Colombo Fort with the empty coaches to form the 1535 to Kandy.