Vanishing WAP-4

As 3-phase electric locomotive production increased, it is a rarity to spot a WAP-4 locomotive, which were once the backbone of Indian Railways

Old workhorses

32 years of service, ARAKKONAM WAG-5HA with its shed mate powering cement freight towards Thrissur side on a sunny afternoon

"Shakti" WDG-3A pair

After a long time spotting "Shakti" series WDG-3A pair of KALYAN shed rolling down Akamala mountain range with Kochuveli Express

Colorful WDP-4D

ERNAKULAM WDP-4D, sporting fresh and bright colors of ERNAKULAM shed, powering Vanchinad Express climbing a gradient

26 years old ALCo

PONMALAI WDM-3A, sporting TONDIARPET shed colors, climbing a small gradient on its way to Thiruvananthapuram Central

Smoking ALCos

Lightly smoking dual ERNAKULAM WDM-3A powering Madurai Jn - Punalur Express leaving Kundara, after scheduled halt

Dual ALCos

ERNAKULAM WDM-3A pair rolling out of lush green Punalur with Punalur - Madurai Jn Express at the sunset time

Western Ghats

Kollam Jn - Chennai Egmore Express powered by PONMALAI WDG-3A as pusher loco, rolling through Western Ghats, on its way to Sengottai

Shining RED

Now becoming a rarity to spot, ARAKKONAM WAP-4, shining in afternoon light after a fresh paint job, powering Jan Shatabdi Express

Vanishing ALCos

100% electrification by 2023, ALCos & EMDs in Indian Railways are vanishing fast from mainline duties

Mixed colors

Old series ERODE WAP-4 crossing Kaithapuzha lake with COVID-19 workmen special with carriages of mixed colors, early morning

Curve & Gradient

H.Nizamuddin bound weekly Express,once hauled by diesel power, now with electric power, KALYAN WAP-7, on a curve and gradient at Paravur

Evening train

As shadows grow longer and sunset starts, ANANTAPURI Express powered by ROYAPURAM WAP-7 passes through Kazhakootam area

Switching tracks

KRISHNARAJAPURAM WAP-7 powering MAVELI Express, snaking out of the siding at Kazhakootam, on its way to Thiruvananthapuram Central

Final days

Final days of diesel traction in this section is fast approaching as electrification of this section is set to complete by October 2022