Bye forever

After years of diesel traction, it was very emotional to spot the last run of ERNAKULAM WDP-4D with Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express

Best ones

Future in balance as electric traction takes over, ERNAKULAM Diesel Shed sends the best of its locos for the final runs of this premium class train

Final days

Final days of diesel traction for this longest running Rajdhani Express, a premium class train of Indian Railways and love of diesel traction fans

Through paddy fields

Crossing Thamirabarani river surrounded by lush green paddy fields of Ambasamudram with Western Ghats in the background

At sunrise

My 1500th picture in RP. At sunrise with light mist around, ERNAD Express crossing Kaithapuzha lake powered by ARAKKONAM WAP-4

Grime power

Jan Shatabdi Express with its colorful carriages powered by a grime power rushing to its final destination, Thiruvananthapuram Central

222XX series

The first series of WAP-4 locos popularly called as MONSTER, had sheer power but no efficiency in power consumption and a rarity to spot nowadays

Favorite shed & train

WAP-7 from my favorite shed, ERODE powering my favorite train, Chennai Mail Superfast Express through Paravur station

Through lush greenery

PONMALAI WDG-3A helping the lead loco to climb the gradients of Western Ghats as the train rolls through the lush green hills

Fresh colors

Basking in morning sun, PONMALAI WDG-3A in fresh colors resting with Kochuveli - Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express

100+ years old

Built in 1921 during British rule, this station had steam locos followed by diesel locos and will be electrified by 2023

Teak forest

Passing through the dense teak forest of Melattur, situated in the 101 years old railway route between Shoranur Jn and Nilambur Road

Through Western Ghats

PONMALAI WDG-3A with Chennai Egmore Express slowly descends the Western Ghats, passes old Arayankavu station, on its way to Sengottai

BLW WAP-7

Once diesel loco manufacturing unit, now Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) produces WAP-7 locos and spotted with Bilaspur Jn Express

Smoking ALCo

After clearing a curve with 15 kmph permanent speed restriction, PONMALAI WDG-3A throws up smoke as it accelerates with passenger train