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WCG2-headed Howrah-Kurla Exp. at Vidyavihar (Jan. 2000)
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As the train prepared to negotiate the points and branch off towards L.T.T., it was rudely stopped in its tracks by some chain-pulling imbecile. However, this gave Sundar'nut' and myself an opportunity…
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Halting at Bhusaval - Varanasi-LTT Superfast (Dec. 2008)
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A terrific run from Itarsi was rudely interrupted by an agonizing 15-minute delay at Bhusaval outer, after which we leisurely pulled into the station. After a 13-minute halt, we were off towards…
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Trains Speeding through Vidyavihar - SBC-CSTM and DR-GHY Exps. (Jan. 2000)
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Two WCAM3-hauled trains rushing through Vidyavihar! First is the Bangalore-Mumbai Exp. via Miraj - predecessor of Chalukya Exp. Second is the Dadar-Guwahati Exp. - it now departs from L.T.T.
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Crossing at Razaganj - MG Bareilly-Aishbagh Exp. (Aug. 8, 2011)
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One of the many crossings we got to 'enjoy' during our trip from Mailani to Aishbagh. This one is at Razaganj where we waited for the 52238 Aishbagh-Pilibhit Pass. to show up. I was somewhat bemused…
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More of the Loco Controls - Bhopal Shatabdi Footplate (Aug. 1995)
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Another interesting session on explanation of loco controls! The train had actually made an unscheduled halt at Ballabgarh and as we accelerated from zero, I had an opportunity to capture the driver…
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Accelerating to 140 kmph. after Crossing Faridabad - Bhopal Shatabdi Footplate (Aug. 1995)
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After crossing Faridabad, we accelerated to our MPS - 140 kmph - with the loco shrieking constantly. At Faridabad N. Town, I stuck my head out and was immediately greeted with a deafening roar!
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Curving through Raigarh - Howrah-Mumbai Duronto (Aug. 10, 2011)
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We slowed down on our approach to Raigarh. After crossing the Kelo river, we negotiated a rather sharp curve - this gave me another opportunity to examine the loco and rake. For some inexplicable…
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Crossing the Kalinga Utkal Exp. at Hemagiri - Howrah-Mumbai Duronto (Aug. 10, 2011)
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Just as we were passing Hemagiri station, we had a surprise encounter with the late-running Kalinga Utkal Exp. After that, we crossed the Kanika coal siding and then entered a forest area.
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Salt Evaporation Ponds - Saurashtra Mail (Aug. 1995)
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Video shows the following: interior of our First Class coach; smoking ALCO at a curve; semaphore signals; salt evaporation ponds; arrival at Bhatiya.
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High-Speed Honking - Bokaro Shatabdi Footplate (Dec. 2000)
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After Belmuri, the driver notched-up to make-up time for late running. After passing Sibaichandi and Hajigarh, we thundered through Gurap, crossing a diesel-hauled 16 coach train in the process.…
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130 kmph Blast - Bokaro Shatabdi Footplate (Dec. 2000)
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After clearing the suburbs and the morning fog, we were in sustained high-speed run mode with the speedometer needle hovering near the 130 mark.
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