Old workhorse

Was expecting a ripping through but as it was danger signal ahead, ERODE WAP-4 with Anantapuri Express slows down to complete stop

Shining ALCo

Sporting a fresh coat of paint, VATVA WDM-3D shining in the evening light as it rips through Kazhakootam with PORBANDER Express

Unsung hero

Trackman who ensures safe travel on rails in sunshine or rains are the unsung heroes of Indian Railways, risking their lives in adverse conditions

South to Central India

Bound to Korba in Chhattisgarh state of Central India, powered by ERODE WAP-4, this train has a long way to go for its final destination

Palindrome WDM-3D

Long time since I spotted this palindrome WDM-3D #11211, whose condition gets worse after every spotting as ALCos loose their prominence

Lucky spotting

First IGBT ( Insulated-gate bipolar transistor ) fitted WAP-7 of LALLAGUDA shed powering MALABAR Express arriving at Thiruvananthapuram

On a curve

ERODE WAP-4 glistens in morning light as it negotiates a sharp curve to enter Thiruvananthapuram city with passenger train

Fresh colors

ALCo sporting fresh colors shining in the morning light as it rushes to Thiruvananthapuram Central with morning passenger train

Scenic ride

Kerala, famous for its backwater through the entire stretch of the state, gives a scenic view from trains and Kilimukkam lake is one such location

Rolling down

Lightly smoking PONMALAI WDP-4D rolling down a gradient with Kochuveli bound Kerala Sampark Kranti Express on sunny late afternoon

Along the backwaters

From Paravur lake, train moves along the backwaters till Kilimukkam lake, a scenic ride of 5-6 kms with Arabian Sea in the background

Contrasting colors

Shining ARAKKONAM WAP-4 makes quite a contrast with clear blue sky and lush greenery around on a sunny morning after weeks of heavy rains

Petrol freight

Empty BTPN consist returning to yard powered by VALSAD WAG-5HA pair with one loco shutdown as the wagons are empty, crossing river Nila

Tourist train

Shining in the evening light, AJNI WAG-9H powers tourist train on South India tour rushing to its next destination, Thiruvananthapuram

Lone WAP-7

Relieved from duty, a light WAP-7 moves to trip shed at Thiruvananthapuram Central for regular checking before being allocated to next duty