Shining ALCoSporting a fresh coat of paint, VATVA WDM-3D shining in the evening light as it rips through Kazhakootam with PORBANDER Express
Unsung heroTrackman 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-3DLong time since I spotted this palindrome WDM-3D #11211, whose condition gets worse after every spotting as ALCos loose their prominence
Lucky spottingFirst IGBT ( Insulated-gate bipolar transistor ) fitted WAP-7 of LALLAGUDA shed powering MALABAR Express arriving at Thiruvananthapuram
On a curveERODE WAP-4 glistens in morning light as it negotiates a sharp curve to enter Thiruvananthapuram city with passenger train
Fresh colorsALCo sporting fresh colors shining in the morning light as it rushes to Thiruvananthapuram Central with morning passenger train
Scenic rideKerala, 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 downLightly smoking PONMALAI WDP-4D rolling down a gradient with Kochuveli bound Kerala Sampark Kranti Express on sunny late afternoon
Along the backwatersFrom Paravur lake, train moves along the backwaters till Kilimukkam lake, a scenic ride of 5-6 kms with Arabian Sea in the background
Contrasting colorsShining 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 freightEmpty BTPN consist returning to yard powered by VALSAD WAG-5HA pair with one loco shutdown as the wagons are empty, crossing river Nila
Tourist trainShining in the evening light, AJNI WAG-9H powers tourist train on South India tour rushing to its next destination, Thiruvananthapuram
Lone WAP-7Relieved from duty, a light WAP-7 moves to trip shed at Thiruvananthapuram Central for regular checking before being allocated to next duty
Sunshine & train Due the effects of climate change sunshine is a rarity these days but I got lucky on this day with a perfect sunshine and blue sky