Commercial AdsROYAPURAM WAP-7, sporting SKM Porna Oil ad, rolling down Akamala mountain range with Thiruvananthapuram Central bound VENAD Express
Pre-Covid daysWhen everything was normal, ERNAD Express bound for Nagercoil Jn, rushing to Thrissur on a cool winter afternoon powered by ERODE WAP-4
Electric powerFor many years this train had ALCo power of different sheds but power changed to electric locomotives as part of electrification program
380 kms moreKerala Express has another 380 kms more to reach its final destination in its 3033 kms run from New Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram Central
Rolling outPALARUVI Express rolling out of PALAKKAD Jn as it clears each fouling mark slowly, entering the mainline with ARAKKONAM WAP-4 as the power
Surprise powerUnique liveried ERNAKULAM WDP-4D powering Intercity Express towards Palakkad, passing through Kottekad with Western Ghats in the backgroud
Friendly gestureLoco pilot switches on the headlamp as a friendly gesture as ARAKKONAM WAP-4 powering MALABAR Express rushes towards final destination
Long hood forwardPONMALAI WDP-4B with long hood forward, had an intimidating look as it rushed past me creating a small dust storm due to the new ballast
Vanishing WAP-4As 3-phase electric locomotive production increased, it is a rarity to spot a WAP-4 locomotive, which were once the backbone of Indian Railways
Old workhorses32 years of service, ARAKKONAM WAG-5HA with its shed mate powering cement freight towards Thrissur side on a sunny afternoon
"Shakti" WDG-3A pairAfter a long time spotting "Shakti" series WDG-3A pair of KALYAN shed rolling down Akamala mountain range with Kochuveli Express
Colorful WDP-4DERNAKULAM WDP-4D, sporting fresh and bright colors of ERNAKULAM shed, powering Vanchinad Express climbing a gradient
26 years old ALCoPONMALAI WDM-3A, sporting TONDIARPET shed colors, climbing a small gradient on its way to Thiruvananthapuram Central
Smoking ALCosLightly smoking dual ERNAKULAM WDM-3A powering Madurai Jn - Punalur Express leaving Kundara, after scheduled halt
Dual ALCosERNAKULAM WDM-3A pair rolling out of lush green Punalur with Punalur - Madurai Jn Express at the sunset time