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					<title>Joshi Museum, Pune</title>
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					<description>A collection of a few photos clicked at Joshi Museum of Miniature Railways, Pune.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Saturday 25 July 2009</b>: A collection of a few photos clicked at Joshi Museum of Miniature Railways, Pune.</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882222.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/222059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The yard at one end of the main station." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882226.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/226059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another steam engine hauled train begins its journey." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882232.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/232059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An aerial railway, somewhat similar to KR's skybus." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882221.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/221059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="ICE (intercity express) waits at the main station" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882223.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/223059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Entrance of the main station" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882224.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/224059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The steam engine hauled train on the outermost track on its round around the model city." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882225.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/225059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="ICE curves on its way through the model city" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882227.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/227059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Entrance of one of the tunnelson the route." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882228.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/228059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A small wayside station complete with a loop line near the tunnels." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882229.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/229059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An overhead view of the main station." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882230.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/230059000882.jpg" width="120" height="57" alt="A night sot of the model city." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882231.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/231059000882.jpg" width="120" height="67" alt="Another night shot." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882233.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/233059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Control cabin at one end of the main station." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882234.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/234059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Electric loso hauled train bends on the curve." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882235.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/235059000882.jpg" width="120" height="85" alt="WDP-4 #20012 model. A very good model, but in the wrong livery!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882236.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/236059000882.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Model of WDG4 #12001" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59882237.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/237059000882.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="The face of a steam loco in teh waiting area." /></a>
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					<pubDate>Sat Jul 25 2009</pubDate>
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					<title>A Sunday at Vaitarna</title>
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					<description>Photos from a full day trip to Vaitarna with the Mumbai Gang. This was a special trip as this would be Karan Desai's last trip before he goes to the USA. </description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Sunday 19 July 2009</b>: Photos from a full day trip to Vaitarna with the Mumbai Gang. This was a special trip as this would be Karan Desai's last trip before he goes to the USA. </p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59726001.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/001059000726.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="The Paschim express crosses the ADI - Borivali passenger between the two Vaitarna bridges." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725968.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/968059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The 9116 Sayaji Nagari Express crosses Vaitarna South Bridge" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59726006.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/006059000726.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Twin TKD WAM-4 hauled container rake proceeds northwards through Vaitarna Station while WCAM-1 hauled Sayaji Nagari express proceeds towards Virar in the background." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725967.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/967059000725.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="The twin TKD hauled container rake on Vaitarna south bridge" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59726005.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/005059000726.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A mixed freight rake hauled by WCAG-1 heads towards north." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725973.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/973059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WCAM-1 #21850 hauled 2996 Ajmer/Udaipur - Bandra SF on the Vaitarna south bridge." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59726004.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/004059000726.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The BDTS bound Paschim express approaches Vaitarna, headed by WCAM-2P #21880." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59726002.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/002059000726.jpg" width="120" height="79" alt="A Dahanu bound MEMU." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725972.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/972059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A JNPT bound container rake headed by WAG-7 #27212 enters Vaitarna South bridge" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59726003.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/003059000726.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Side view of WAG-7 #27813" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725988.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/988059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Valsad WCAM-1 #21815 blasts through Vaitarna, headlamps blazing, with the 2936 Surat - BDTS Intercity Express in tow." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725969.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/969059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The gang who went to Vaitarna yesterday poses for a pic in the VR - Dahanu MEMU. L-R: Dilip Setlur, Karan Desai (sitting closest to camera), Bhushan Kale, Ajit Rao, Sagar Tipnis, Shantanu Kulkarni, Nitin Master. Dr Mulky joined us directly at Vaitarna, Apoorva Karlekar came by the next MEMU and Anuj Budhkar joined us in the evening." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725970.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/970059000725.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="An aerial view of Vaitarna station, with its newly constructed platforms" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725971.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/971059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The first action of the day - 2925 Paschim express heads towards BRC with WCAM-2 #21874 in charge." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725974.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/974059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="BDTS - Jaipur Garib rath crosses Vaitarna headed by BGKT WDM-3A #16415R" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725975.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/975059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Its lunch time, and these are the items on offer from the pantry of IRFCA Mumbai :-)" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725976.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/976059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A BTPN rake hauled by WCAG-1 #21974 passes through Vaitarna" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725977.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/977059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Gujarat express bound for BCT crosses Vaitarna headed by WCAM-2 #21864" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725978.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/978059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Ahmedabad bound Karnavati express passes with WCAM-2P #21879" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725979.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/979059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A north bound container rake headed by Ajni WAG-7 #27274" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725980.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/980059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A Virar bound MEMU starts from Vaitarna" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725981.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/981059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="TKD's beauty contest winner WAG-7 #27455 pays us a visit" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725982.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/982059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An unidentified northbound express train hauled by WCAM-1" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725983.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/983059000725.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="MGS WAG-7 #27011 heads towards JNPT with a container rake." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725984.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/984059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WCAM-1 #21820 working an express peeks through a gap in the containers in the 27011 hauled rake" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725985.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/985059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WCAM-1 #21847 slows down at Vaitarna with a jam packed BVI - Dahanu shuttle." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725986.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/986059000725.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Another shot of the crowd." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725987.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/987059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="BDTS bound Swaraj express passes through Vaitarna station at a good speed, hauled by Valsad WCAM-2P #21878." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725989.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/989059000725.jpg" width="120" height="60" alt="The Swaraj express proceeds to Mumbai" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725990.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/990059000725.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Northbound container hauled by BL WAG-5 #23981" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725991.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/991059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A closer look at BL WAG-5 #23981" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725992.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/992059000725.jpg" width="120" height="72" alt="BDTS - Ajmer/Udaipur express heads towards its destination with a WCAM-1." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725993.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/993059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The 6613 Rajkot -CBE express passes through Vaitarna headed by ERS WDM-2 #17805. " /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725994.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/994059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A passenger service slows down to halt at Vaitarna." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725995.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/995059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The King of WR-2951 Rajdhani passes gracefully through Vaitarna outer" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725996.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/996059000725.jpg" width="120" height="62" alt="The Raj heads on the Vaitarna bridge. Notice the slight gradient between the station & bridge" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725997.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/997059000725.jpg" width="120" height="69" alt="A JNPT bound freighter hauled by NKJ WAG-7" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725998.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/998059000725.jpg" width="120" height="82" alt="A north bound freighter headed by WAG-7 #27813" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59725999.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/999059000725.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Maharashtra Sampark Kranti passes over a small bridge near Vaitarna." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59726000.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/000059000726.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Dahanu bound MEMU crosses the Firozpur Janata express." /></a>
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					<pubDate>Sun Jul 19 2009</pubDate>
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					<title>A Visit to Vidarbha</title>
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					<description>This album contains a few photos taken during a trip to Chandrapur in Vidarbha area of Maharashtra.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Tuesday  7 July 2009</b>: This album contains a few photos taken during a trip to Chandrapur in Vidarbha area of Maharashtra.</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626689.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/689059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Chennai bound TN express passes through CD hauled by ED WAP-4 #22555" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626690.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/690059000626.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="A Catch Siding in the Thull ghats." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626691.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/691059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Our train, the 2139 down Sewagram express curves through the Thull ghats" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626692.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/692059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The portal of one of the numerous tunnels in the Thull." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626693.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/693059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A train headed by WCAM-3 and triple WAG-7 (not visible in pic) descends the Thull ghats." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626694.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/694059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Monsoon has brought about a magical transformation in the ghats. Now only if there was a train in the frame...." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626698.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/698059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Twin Kalyan WAG-5 wait at Igatpuri outer." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626701.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/701059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="BSL WAM-4 #20559 comes in to attach itself to the NGP bound Sewagram express." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626702.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/702059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another look at the WAM-4." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626704.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/704059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An Unknown northbound train hauled by AJJ WAP-1 #22018 crosses the Wardha - Ballarshah Passenger." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626695.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/695059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="AJNI WAG-9 #31115 waits on the mainline at chandrapur with a coal load in tow." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626696.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/696059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A look at the G-9 from the top" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626697.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/697059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Jaipur - Chennai express enters Chandrapur hauled by BRC WAP-4 #22236" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626699.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/699059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Delhi ound Kerala express passes through the loop line of Chandrapur as the mainline was occupied by the WAG-9 hauled freighter. ED WAP-4 #22698 was its power" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626700.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/700059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A BCNA rake hauled by AJNI WAG-9 #31090 passes through the loop at Chandrapur" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626703.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/703059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A parade of locos at Igatpuri trip shed" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626705.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/705059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Bhusawal WAM-4 #20698 has been detached from Sewagram express after hauling it from Nagpur to Igatpuri." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626706.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/706059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A closer look at the recently POHed beauty." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626707.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/707059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="KYN WCAM-3 #21897 comes in to take charge of the train for its last leg of journey." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626708.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/708059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The WCAM-3 is now ready to depart from IGP" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626709.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/709059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Twin WCAM-3 hauled container rake gets overtaken by 2140 at Kasara." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p59626710.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/710059000626.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WAG-5 triplet awaiting next duties at Kasara" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Tue Jul 7 2009</pubDate>
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					<title>Deccan queen's 79th birthday!</title>
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					<description>All the pics from Deccan Queen's 79th birthday celebrations, plus some pics taken during the two day round trip to Karjat in the DQ (return by EMU).</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Monday  1 June 2009</b>: All the pics from Deccan Queen's 79th birthday celebrations, plus some pics taken during the two day round trip to Karjat in the DQ (return by EMU).</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704434.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/434058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An MRVC rake bound for CSTM accelerates quickly after its halt at Neral." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704433.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/433058000704.jpg" width="120" height="45" alt="Another look at the MRVC rake." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704435.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/435058000704.jpg" width="120" height="78" alt="The pune bound Deccan express slows down for its halt at Neral." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704436.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/436058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="MST coaches of the DQ were decorated on its birthday" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704437.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/437058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WCAM-3 #21883, the power for 2123 for its birthday run, comes in to attach itself to the rake." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704439.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/439058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The loco is attached to the rake now." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704440.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/440058000704.jpg" width="120" height="81" alt="Happy Birthday!!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704441.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/441058000704.jpg" width="120" height="93" alt="A close look at all the decorations on the loco of 2123." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704423.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/423058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="My favourite type of train in whole India - 3xx EMUs. A Kasara bound 3xx EMU is seen here." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704424.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/424058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Away she goes...." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704425.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/425058000704.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="The LP of DQ poses with the greeting presented by IRFCA Mumbai." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704426.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/426058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The LP (L) and ALP (R) in charge of the 2123 on its 79th birthday." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704427.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/427058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The ALP opens the greeting presented by IRFCA Mumbai." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704428.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/428058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="This yummy looking three tier cake was cut in the Dining car. The third tier was taken off, and was being cut into pieces to be served to those present near the DC." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704429.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/429058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An MRVC rake bound for Mumbai CST crosses the DQ" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704430.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/430058000704.jpg" width="120" height="88" alt="Face off between a CSTM bound DC EMU and the WCAM-3 auling the DQ" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704431.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/431058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WCG-2 twins with 20144 as the lead loco and 20142 as the trailing loco wait in the sidings at Karjat to perform banking duties for the Deccan Queen." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p58704432.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/432058000704.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A DC EMU makes its way towards Neral." /></a>
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					<pubDate>Mon Jun 1 2009</pubDate>
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					<title>Vindhyas Beckon...</title>
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					<description>A set of images captured on a daylong journey across the famous spiral at Dhulghat and the ever fascinating ghats from Kalakund to Patalpani, my first ever MG journey. The collection also includes pics from the journeys to and from Akola and Ratlam.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Friday 13 March 2009</b>: A set of images captured on a daylong journey across the famous spiral at Dhulghat and the ever fascinating ghats from Kalakund to Patalpani, my first ever MG journey. The collection also includes pics from the journeys to and from Akola and Ratlam.</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036669.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/669057000036.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="The lights of Mhow YDM-4 #6719 are being tested to ensure that they are working properly. The loco will shortly haul the 458B Akola - Ratlam Fast Pasenger, a journey of more than 13 hours!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036644.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/644057000036.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="The 2952 departs from Ratlam" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036667.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/667057000036.jpg" width="120" height="33" alt="The ADI - Puri express waits patiently at Akola for the signals to turn green" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036668.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/668057000036.jpg" width="120" height="52" alt="BRC WAP-4 #22541 "Cheetah" is the power for the ADI - Puri express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036670.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/670057000036.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Another pic of the Mhow YDM-4, this time with all the lights switched off" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036671.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/671057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Mhow YDM-4 smokes merrily while notching up on a curve just outside Akola." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036672.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/672057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Can you read this notice?" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036673.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/673057000036.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="Me enjoying my first ever meter gauge ride!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036674.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/674057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="At Wan Road, we have the first crossing of the day!!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036675.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/675057000036.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Quite a lot of activity when two trains cross!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036676.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/676057000036.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Speeding through the countryside..." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036677.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/677057000036.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Our train joins the mainline at a wayside station" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036594.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/594057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Crossing the CR BG mainline at Khandwa" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036595.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/595057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The YDM raises a cloud of dust as we approach Khandwa Junction" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036596.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/596057000036.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Entering Khandwa." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036597.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/597057000036.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="A semaphore gantry near Ajanti" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036598.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/598057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Attar station is located on a beautiful curve" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036599.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/599057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The mechanism to operate Semaphores at Attar." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036600.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/600057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The rear portion of our train captured at Attar" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036601.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/601057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Its crossing time..The third crossing of the day at Nimar Kheri. It is a passenger service headed by Mhow YDM-4 #6300" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036602.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/602057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A closer look at the Mhow loco." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036603.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/603057000036.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="Our train negotiates the sharp curve near the Narmada Bridge at Omkareshwar Road." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036604.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/604057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A view of the Narmada river basin from the train." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036605.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/605057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Entering Kalakund station. The loco to the right is the banker for our train for the ghats ahead." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036606.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/606057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Our banker proceeds to the rear of the train." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036607.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/607057000036.jpg" width="120" height="64" alt="The train board on the rear LR of our train" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036608.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/608057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="After changing the track, the banker now slowly approaches the last coach of our train." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036609.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/609057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another view of the banker. It is YDM-4 #6307 homed at Mhow shed." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036610.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/610057000036.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="The banker being coupled to our train" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036611.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/611057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="This was our coach, S-3." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036612.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/612057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Our coach number. The coach is older than me, manufactured in 1988!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036613.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/613057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="After the banker attachment, we wait for the proceed signal at Kalakund." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036614.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/614057000036.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="In the Kalakund - Patalpani Ghats" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036615.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/615057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="On a sharp curve in the ghats." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036616.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/616057000036.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="The interior walls of tunnels in the ghat are neatly lined with stones." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036617.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/617057000036.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="The Kalakund - Patalpani section presents fantastic views like this." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036618.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/618057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A bridge en route. We will take a 90 degree curve and pass over this bridge." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036619.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/619057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The lead loco smokes lightly on a curve" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036620.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/620057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The banker, doing most of the work, emits black smoke." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036621.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/621057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another spectacular view from the train" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036623.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/623057000036.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="A dried waterfall near Patalpani" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036624.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/624057000036.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="A catch siding near Patalpani." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036625.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/625057000036.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="A tall semaphore between Patalpani and Mhow acts as a Gate signal" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036626.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/626057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="In the yard at Mhow, YDM-4 #6360 waits with some MG tankers" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036627.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/627057000036.jpg" width="120" height="75" alt="A view of Mhow station while our train enters the station" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036628.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/628057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="YDM-4 #6726 waits on a loop line at Mhow" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036629.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/629057000036.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="The same YDM-4 from another angle." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036630.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/630057000036.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Shed name inscribed on the driving cab of YDM-4 #6726" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036631.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/631057000036.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Shed name on the Long hood of the same YDM-4" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p57036632.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/632057000036.jpg" width="89" height="120" alt="Me posing on the YDM-4" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Fri Mar 13 2009</pubDate>
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					<title>Royal Rajasthan!</title>
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					<description>A few photos from a trip to Rajasthan.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Tuesday  6 January 2009</b>: A few photos from a trip to Rajasthan.</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856805.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/805055000856.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Golden temple mail negotiates the sharp curves between Kunwalpur and Dara" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856806.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/806055000856.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Rear of my train." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856807.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/807055000856.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="This LED light panel was fitted in the doorway of a 94 manufactured 3A coach in the Golden temple mail." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856801.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/801055000856.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The entrance of Bharatpur Jn station. The station was given a fresh coat of paint as some high official was about to visit the station." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856802.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/802055000856.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The short rake of Bhiwani - Sawai Madhopur Passenger enters the platform line at Bharatpur." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856803.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/803055000856.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="BRC WAP-4 #22393 pulls into Bharatpur Jn with the Bhiwani - Sawai Madhopur passenger." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856804.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/804055000856.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="BRC WAP-4 #22561 leads the ASR bound Golden Temple mail into Bharatpur." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856808.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/808055000856.jpg" width="120" height="15" alt="My 2980 JP - BDTS superfast was crawling behind this train!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856809.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/809055000856.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The 2980 Jaipur - Mumbai express negotiates a curve between Saphale and Vaitarna as it crawls behind another train." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856810.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/810055000856.jpg" width="120" height="31" alt="Two EMU rakes wait in the newly constructed stabling lines at Bhayander." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55856811.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/811055000856.jpg" width="120" height="62" alt="One of WR's new MRVC rakes near Dahisar. As usual, the finishing of the cab is horrible." /></a>
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					<pubDate>Tue Jan 6 2009</pubDate>
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					<title>A Day at Saphale and Kelve</title>
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					<description>Photos from my first ever trip to Saphale &amp; Kelve road after getting my camera!</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Saturday 13 December 2008</b>: Photos from my first ever trip to Saphale &amp; Kelve road after getting my camera!</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391382.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/382055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An Ajni WAG-7 enters Saphale with a north bound container rake. It was accelerating after negotiating a caution order just before the station." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391357.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/357055000391.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="The starter at Saphale turns amber for the ADI - BVI passenger. The starter was amber to enable the loco to stop outside the platform." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391359.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/359055000391.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="WCAM-1 #21838 hauls the Ajmer - Mumbai express towards Mumbai." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55399305.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/305055000399.jpg" width="120" height="95" alt="A closer look at 21838 which is hauling the AII - BCT express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391360.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/360055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WCAM-2 #21863 zips past Kelve road with the Bandra terminus bound Paschim Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391362.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/362055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another pis of the paschim express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391364.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/364055000391.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="WCAM-1 #21826 cruises towards Mumbai with the 9012 Gujarat express." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391355.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/355055000391.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="CNB WAG-7 #27991 captured at Kelve Road hauls a container rake towards JNPT." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391366.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/366055000391.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="A closer look at 27991." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391368.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/368055000391.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="JHS WAG-5 #24406 towers upon me as it hauls a container rake towards JNPT." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391356.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/356055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="TKD WG-7 #27634 hauls a northbound container rake" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391370.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/370055000391.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Vatva WDM-3A #18617 passes light towards Virar" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391372.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/372055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WCAM-1 #21800 "Vallabh" comes to a halt at Kelve with the Vapi - Virar passenger" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391375.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/375055000391.jpg" width="120" height="75" alt="Vallabh starts the Vapi - Virar passenger from Kelve Road" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391376.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/376055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Green signal..full speed ahead!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391377.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/377055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WAG-7 from Mughal Sarai crosses the "Taki" bridge near Kelve road" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391378.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/378055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another MGS WAG-7 near Taki bridge" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391379.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/379055000391.jpg" width="120" height="87" alt="A ZDM-5 #511 travels towards north on a flatbed wagon. The entire consist had WCAG-1 #21978 (leading, live), WCAG-1 #21970 (trailing, dead) and ZDM-5 on a flatbed wagon. Taken at Kelve Road." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391380.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/380055000391.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Face-off between man and machine!!! Dhawal Poladia captures WCAM-1 in action" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p55391381.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/381055000391.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Kazipet WDM-3A #17508 hauls a "bang on time" Bhavnagar - Kakinada express towards Kakinada" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Sat Dec 13 2008</pubDate>
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					<title>Vanrani, Borivali</title>
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					<description>Photos form a ride on the Narrow gauge Vanrani toy train in the Borivali national park. The fare is Rs 15 for adults and Rs 7 for children</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Sunday 31 August 2008</b>: Photos form a ride on the Narrow gauge Vanrani toy train in the Borivali national park. The fare is Rs 15 for adults and Rs 7 for children</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210385.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/385053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Krishnagiri, the starting and terminating point of the Vanrani Service." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210386.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/386053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The tracks curve away towards the jungle from Krishnagiri" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210847.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/847053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="[Shaky pic]"I can smoke too!" says the Tata engine of the vanrani" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210387.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/387053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The train halts short of the  platform for passengers to alight. This is done perhaps to avoid a EMU like situation where passengers jump into trains before anyone can alight" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53218181.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/181053000218.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Vanrani finally enters the platform of Krishnagiri" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210848.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/848053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="[Shaky pic]The couplers between two coaches" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210388.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/388053000210.jpg" width="86" height="120" alt="A view of the platform at Krishnagiri. Note the wooden support for the roof" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210849.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/849053000210.jpg" width="112" height="120" alt="[Shaky pic]Two aspect signal at Krishnagiri. There was no other signal on he route." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210389.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/389053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The train is about to go beneath a rail over rail bridge. The tracks on the upper level are of the Vanrani itself" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210390.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/390053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Vanrani negotiates a curve on the loop" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210391.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/391053000210.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="A view of the tracks on the lower level from the upper level of the rail over rail bridge." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210850.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/850053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Teemurty is a quaint little station, consisting of two station boards, a platform and a waiting area. The Vanrani doesn't stop here." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210392.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/392053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A resident of the park is about to hop onto the footboard of the running train at Teenmurty station." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210851.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/851053000210.jpg" width="112" height="120" alt="A closer look at a gradient board near teenmurty" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210852.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/852053000210.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="[Shaky pic]The Vanrani is just about to enter the only tunnel on the route." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210393.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/393053000210.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="A board indicating "level" near Krishnagiri station" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210394.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/394053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The three coach rake of the Vanrani rests at Krishnagiri for its afternoon break" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210395.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/395053000210.jpg" width="120" height="75" alt="The seating arrangement of the Vanrani. Front row seats 4 people and rear seats 5 people. Similar arrangement is on the opposite side of the coach, making the total capacity as 18." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p53210396.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/396053000210.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A board near the entrance of Krishnagiri station" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Sun Aug 31 2008</pubDate>
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					<title>Monsoon Magic in Konkan and Braganza Ghat</title>
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					<description>Photos from a monsoon trip to Konkan and Goa, covering Konkan railway and Braganza ghats.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Tuesday  1 July 2008</b>: Photos from a monsoon trip to Konkan and Goa, covering Konkan railway and Braganza ghats.</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963149.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/149051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Diwankhauti, a typical wayside station on KR" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963150.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/150051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Diwankhauti station with its curve looks beautiful after a short spell of rain. " /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963151.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/151051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Dadr bound KR4 passenger eners the loop at Diwankhauti, pulled ably by WDG-3A #14647 from Kalyan" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963152.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/152051000963.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Another view of the passenger as it pulls into Diwankhauti" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963153.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/153051000963.jpg" width="120" height="65" alt="At Khed, its time for the Mangala Express to cross us. In charge is WDM-3A from Ernakulam" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963154.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/154051000963.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Crossing over, we now wait for the clear signal" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963155.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/155051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The interiors of the brand new Janshatabdi coach of CR. The quality of the coach was not great. There were jammed or loose food trays, loose magazine holders in the coach. The paint job on the exterior was horrible" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963156.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/156051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Amidst a shower of rain, a BOXN freighter headed by twin GOC locos crosses us" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963157.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/157051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Janshatabdi winds through another rock cutting on KR" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963158.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/158051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The beauty contest winner ED WDM-2 #18484 at the helm of Madgaon bound Janshatabdi express sends out a cloud of smoke as it notches up after clearing a speed restriction somewhere near Sangameshwar." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963159.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/159051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Ukshiyard tunnel. The only double track tunnel in KR and the only station in India whose premises are in a tunnel!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963160.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/160051000963.jpg" width="120" height="98" alt="A lone ET wDM-3A waits at Ukshi" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963161.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/161051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A view of Kankavli station" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963162.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/162051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WE meet the TVC - VRL express at Sindhudurg" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963163.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/163051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Janshatabdi crosses the Janshatabdi! Our pairing train, the 2052 Janshatabdi waits patiently at Kudal headed by ED WDM-3D #11179." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963164.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/164051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="This board at Thivim station was near our coach D-2 on board the 2051 Janshatabdi. And guess what? Our coach was the 6th coach from the loco!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963165.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/165051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Beautiful Thivim station." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963166.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/166051000963.jpg" width="120" height="118" alt="The JS enters the Mandovi river bridge" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p52657548.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/548052000657.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="KR's DMU rake, which runs between Madgaon and Karwar, sleeps in the shed at Verna" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963167.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/167051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="This is the point near Majorda where the SWR line meets the KR line." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963168.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/168051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The loco which brought us to Madgaon." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963169.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/169051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="PUNE WDM-3A #18748 waits at Madgaon with the Pune bound Poorna express. The train was fairly on time on that day. " /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p52657441.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/441052000657.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="KR's Skybus lies idle near Madgaon station, apparently not in a running condition." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963170.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/170051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The famous bridge on the Zuari river on KR, as seen from the parallel road bridge on the river." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963171.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/171051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Early morning at Madgaon, a BOXN rake has a puny DMU for company. Do not mistake the loco at the end of the rake to be a WDG-4. Its the WDP-4 waiting to bring the Mandovi express from coaching yard." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963172.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/172051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The WDP-4 shunts in the rake of Mandovi express, as a local goes about the station." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963173.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/173051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A GY WDG-3A pulls the Vasco - Kulem passenger into Madgaon" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51979833.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/833051000979.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A view of the scenic surroundings from the Vasco - Kulem passenger" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963174.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/174051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="One of the stations in Goa which has a typical Portugese name." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963175.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/175051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Vasco - Kulem Passenger snakes through the scenic landscape somewhere near Sanvordem." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963176.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/176051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Gooty twins idle at Kulem" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963177.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/177051000963.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="A Gooty WDG loco #14579 stands tall in Kulem Yard. Note that the loco class is marked as WDG-3 instead of WDG-3A. Is it really a WDG-3 or the marking is due to oversight?" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963107.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/107051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another view of the Gooty Twins" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963108.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/108051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Castle rock end of Kulam Yard. The mountains of the Braganza can be seen in the background." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963109.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/109051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Tracks curve away towards Castlerock from Kulem" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963110.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/110051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Gooty twin WDG-3As wait at Kulem. A couple of bulldozers waiting for certificate to proceed can be seen to the right." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963111.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/111051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another view of the gooty twins. They must be getting so much attention for the first time in their life!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963112.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/112051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The rake of Kulem - Vasco passenger waits patiently for its departure, which is still aorund 90 minutes away. Taken at Kulem" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963113.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/113051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another shot of the passenger" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963114.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/114051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The most common, but rarely photographed logo in the railways!!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963115.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/115051000963.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Two Gooty WDG-3A twins show off their short hoods as they idle away at Kulem. " /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963116.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/116051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Twin Gooty WDG-3As bathe in the rain at Kulem as they idle away for an eternity. " /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963117.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/117051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Madgaon end of Kulem yard" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51979829.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/829051000979.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="An LED signal shines brightly at Kulem" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963118.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/118051000963.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Close up of LED signal, showing the arrangement of LEDs." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963119.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/119051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="My first pic og a WDG-4!! Twin WDG-4s from UBl pull into Kulem with a BCNA rake loaded with cement" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963120.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/120051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another view of the twins, led by 12096" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963121.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/121051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="How may locos can you see? " /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963122.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/122051000963.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="WDG-4 #12076 towers upon everything else!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51963123.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/123051000963.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The second downhill freight of the day! Five WDG-4s led by 12069 bring a BOXN rake down the Braganza ghat" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Tue Jul 1 2008</pubDate>
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					<title>News articles</title>
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					<description>This collection contains various IR related articles from newspapers</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Monday 26 May 2008</b>: This collection contains various IR related articles from newspapers</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p51305190.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/190051000305.jpg" width="44" height="120" alt="" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p50722681.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/681050000722.jpg" width="120" height="66" alt="" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p50722680.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/680050000722.jpg" width="120" height="78" alt="" /></a>
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					<pubDate>Mon May 26 2008</pubDate>
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					<title>CNB2008: Refreshing the sweet memories</title>
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					<description>Some more photos from trip to Kanpur in Feb 2008.</description>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Wednesday  2 April 2008</b>: Some more photos from trip to Kanpur in Feb 2008.</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442396.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/396049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A WAG-7 piggybacks dead behind twin WCAM-3s deep into DC territory, at KYN goods yard. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442397.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/397049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Railfans Abhishek risbud (Left) and Sagar Tipnis discuss something intently. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442398.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/398049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Our train enters into a tunnel in the Thull. Karan is seen in the next coach enjoying the beautiful Ghats. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442384.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/384049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A scene in the Thull Ghats, taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442387.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/387049000442.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="An ET WAM-4 waits at BSL with the LTT - GHY express. Taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442386.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/386049000442.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Just after BSL, the lines towards NGP veer away from those going to BPL. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442391.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/391049000442.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="A large river. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442403.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/403049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Reading lights in 3-AC. A new feature in 2007 coaches. The person on the berth is none other than Karan Desai. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442383.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/383049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Dawn breaks in semaphore territory. Our train, the Lucknow bound Pushpak express, waits at Bhimsen. A TKD diesel lurks in the corners, with a container rake in tow." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442399.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/399049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Typical Indian rural Landscape: green fields with intermittent trees. Between Orai and Kanpur, taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442404.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/404049000442.jpg" width="120" height="89" alt="Pushpak express on a slight curve between Bhimsen and Kanpur. Progress of doubling work can be seen in the picture" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49443012.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/012049000443.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Sunrise on the outskirts of Kanpur. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442394.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/394049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A JHS WDG-3A waits with a BCNA load on the ourskirts of Kanpur. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442400.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/400049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Twin ABR diesels wait with their load near CNB. taken aboard the 2534 Pushpak Express" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442390.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/390049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A model of CNB WAP-4 sits on top of the station building of Kanpur Central." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442382.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/382049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The inaugration ceremony: Organisers and guests occupy their places on the stage." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442388.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/388049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The session of SIMRAN, day one of the convention" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442393.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/393049000442.jpg" width="120" height="86" alt="Simran at work!!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442401.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/401049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The registration desk at the venue of convention." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442395.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/395049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Delegates at the convention. R - L: Shantanu Kulkarni, Lalam, Nitin Master, Abhishek Risbud, Sagar Tipnis." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442385.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/385049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Delegates in the conference hall at the convention" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442402.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/402049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The 2533 Pushpak express is about to blast through a wayside station, while two local residents look at the train blasting past." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442392.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/392049000442.jpg" width="96" height="120" alt="The WAP-4 which hauled the 2533 Pushpak Express from JHS to IGP." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p49442389.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/389049000442.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The Mangala express waits at IGP with its new power, a BSL WAM-4. Taken aboard the 2533 Pushpak Express" /></a>
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					<title>CNB2008: The final leg (Kanpur to Dadar)</title>
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						<![CDATA[ <p><b>Friday 15 February 2008</b>: The collection contains photos taken while returning to Mumbai after an excellent convention at IIT Kanpur. Train is 2533 Pushpak Express.</p><div><a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429986.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/986048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The gang of IRFCAns waiting to board Pushpak Express at CNB" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429987.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/987048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Millenium express waits at Bhopal headed by an ED WAP-4 #22370" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429988.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/988048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An NKJ WAG-7 # 27104 waits outside Bhopal with a BOXN rake" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429989.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/989048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The countryside blurs past our train" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429983.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/983048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Long way to go...." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430133.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/133048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The terrain in the Budni ghat" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429991.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/991048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Our train on a curve just before a bridge in the scenic Budni Ghats" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429992.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/992048000429.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="In the Budni Ghats" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429993.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/993048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="On a slight curve in the ghats" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430134.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/134048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="View of a near vertical cliff in mid ghat!" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429994.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/994048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The end of a very beautiful Ghat section" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429995.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/995048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The famous Narmada river bridge." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429996.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/996048000429.jpg" width="120" height="91" alt="Another view of the Narmada bridge. We narrowly missed seeing the Punjab Mail on this bridge (just a matter of a minute)" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429997.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/997048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Pushpak express on a huuuge curve just before Itarsi" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429998.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/998048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="The other end of our train on the same curve" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429999.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/999048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="A light ET WAM-4 # 20535 waits outside ET." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430000.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/000048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="ET WDM-2/3A in Itarsi Junction" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430001.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/001048000430.jpg" width="120" height="45" alt="Another ET WDM-2 at Itarsi Junction" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429984.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/984048000429.jpg" width="120" height="76" alt="Brand new WDG-3A #13404 Shakti rests outside ET. There were no shed markings on the loco." /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430003.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/003048000430.jpg" width="120" height="56" alt="Loco parade at Itarsi Junction" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430004.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/004048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Yours truly posing with the prize obtained in MSTS driving competition" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430005.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/005048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="On a curve in the countryside" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430006.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/006048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Our train halts on a curve giving a good photo opportunity" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430007.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/007048000430.jpg" width="90" height="120" alt="Lalam, Karan & Nitin Master at the door" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430008.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/008048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="L-R: Amruta Bhate, Sandeep Bhate & Karan Desai in S-7 coach" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430009.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/009048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another curve! There were innumerable of them on this route" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430010.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/010048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="An AJNI WAG-9 waits at BSL with a loaded coal rake" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430011.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/011048000430.jpg" width="120" height="92" alt="Another view of the same G-9" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430012.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/012048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Another G-9 #31038 at Bhusawal outer, with a tanker rake" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430013.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/013048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="Up close with the G-9" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48430014.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/014048000430.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="BSL WAG-7 #27791 waits in the loop of the station after Bhusawal" /></a>
<a href="http://akshaywcam1.fotopic.net/p48429982.html"><img src="http://thumbs.fotopic.net/982048000429.jpg" width="120" height="90" alt="WCAM-3 #21895 brought in Godavari express at IGP" /></a>
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