Scenic rideKerala, famous for its backwater through the entire stretch of the state, gives a scenic view from trains and Kilimukkam lake is one such location
Rolling downLightly smoking PONMALAI WDP-4D rolling down a gradient with Kochuveli bound Kerala Sampark Kranti Express on sunny late afternoon
Along the backwatersFrom Paravur lake, train moves along the backwaters till Kilimukkam lake, a scenic ride of 5-6 kms with Arabian Sea in the background
Contrasting colorsShining ARAKKONAM WAP-4 makes quite a contrast with clear blue sky and lush greenery around on a sunny morning after weeks of heavy rains
Tourist trainShining in the evening light, AJNI WAG-9H powers tourist train on South India tour rushing to its next destination, Thiruvananthapuram
Lone WAP-7Relieved from duty, a light WAP-7 moves to trip shed at Thiruvananthapuram Central for regular checking before being allocated to next duty
Spotting 555Elusive to my camera for a long time, finally spotted ERODE WAP-7 30555 in pristine condition powering KSR Bengaluru - Kanyakumari Express
Dilapidated ALCoVATVA shed WDM-3A with a worn out paint job powering Tirunelveli bound Humsafar Express on a sunny morning, skipping Parassala
Diesel & Electric tractionGarib Rath Express powered by KRISHNARAJAPURAM WDP-4D overtaking Kanyakumari Express powered ERODE WAP-7, BHAVANI
Meet BHAVANINew ERODE WAP-7 37222 a.k.a BHAVANI, named after river Bhavani, exiting from siding with KSR Bengaluru - Kanyakumari Express
First runFirst run of Dibrugarh - Kanyakumari Vivek Express, India's longest running train, with brand new LHB carriages powered by ARAKKONAM WAP-4
TUGHLAKABAD WAP-7Far away from home shed, a shining TUGHLAKABAD WAP-7 powering KERALA Express from New Delhi about to reach the final destination
Punjab to KeralaFrom the land of Golden Temple powered by SABARMATI WDP-4D, Amritsar Jn - Kochuveli Express about to complete its 3597 kms run
Dirt covered WAP-7ROYAPURAM WAP-7 covered with dirt after a week of heavy rain, powering Mysuru Jn - Kochuveli Express to final destination on a sunny morning
Vanishing ALCosAs diesel traction gives way to electric traction around my area, this train is one of the two trains that still runs on ALCo power