Unspotted WAP-4

Presumed that I had spotted almost all WAP-4 locos of ERODE shed with largest fleet of WAP-4 locos but unspotted ones still keep coming

Named after a river

Named after river Netravati, NETRAVATI Express crossing river Nila on a cool evening with ERODE WAP-4 on its way to Shoranur Jn

Moving in caution

Flagman guiding Dhanbad Jn / Tatanagar - Alappuzha Express over the bridge as work was going on at the other end of the bridge

Cool afternoon

As people take a dip in the cool waters of Nila, PARASURAM Express powered by ERODE WAP-4 cross the bridge towards its next stop at Shoranur Jn

Last days of winter

Temperature was slowly climbing up on the last days of tropical winter as SABARI Express cross river Nila towards Shoranur Jn

Contrasting colors

Colors of loco, carriages and the surroundings make quite a contrast on sunny afternoon as Jan Shatabdi Express cross the river

"Tigerface" WAG-7

Known as "Tigerface" face WAG-7 among Indian railfans but it reminds me of British Columbia Railway colors with red stripes on the face

Chugging with dynamic brake on

RATLAM WDM-3A trundling through bridge with Madgaon Express as dynamic brake was more audible than ALCo chugging

Unusual loco pairing

Rare pairing of PONMALAI WDG-4 & ERODE WDG-4 to power petcoke freight but usually locos from same shed are only paired

Grim fate of diesel powers

As part of 100% electrification, Indian Railways began process of converting diesel locos to electric locos, a sad decision by IR

Last run with ICF carriages

Kerala Sampark Kranti Express had its last run with ICF carriages powered by a lightly smoking PONMALAI WDP-4D

Relieved from duty

ERNAKULAM WDM-3A powering Garib Rath Express entering Shoranur Jn will be relieved from duty as fresh ERNAKULAM WDM-3A takes charge

Green Karakad

It was by accident, during a train journey, that I saw this green and peaceful location with amble space that gave me some good train photos

Through countryside

Netravati Express powered by ARAKKONAM WAP-4 passing Karakad, surrounded by hills and vast paddy fields, about to enter Shoranur Jn