Returning to base

After a round trip of 6000+ kms, KERALA Express returning to Thiruvananthapuram Central for a much needed wash and maintenance

Spotting THANGAM

50th WAP-7 loco of ROYAPURAM shed "THANGAM" meaning gold, powering Thiruvananthapuram Central bound KERALA Express

Back to yard

Due to space constraint at Kochuveli yard, new LHB carriages of Kerala Express which was stabled at Paravur station returning back to yard

First spotting of 2019

First trainspotting of 2019 begins with Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi built new ROYAPURAM WAP-7 with Kerala Express consist

Old ERODE WAP-4

222XX series old WAP-4 of ERODE shed in evening light as it powers late running KERALA Express, skipping Kazhakuttam station

Space constraint

With old and new consist around at Kochuveli yard, consist of Kerala Express faces space constraint and being shunted other siding

Entering & leaving

KERALA Express entering ERNAKULAM Jn as a WAG-7 pair waits for signal to move to freight yard as KERALA Express clears the line

Rolling down

ARAKKONAM WAP-4, rolling down a small gradient with Thiruvananthapuram Central bound KERALA Express towards Kappil

Old watching new

Old ICF consist of Kerala Express watching new LHB consist of Kerala Express passing by with 27 years old ARAKKONAM WAP-1

Twisting on curve

Consist of Kerala Express on sharp curve gives a twisted appearance as it negotiates on curve after another between Paravur and Kappil

Shining LHB carriages

As part of converting to LHB carriages, the second set joins Kerala Express fleet and still 4 more set of carriages remaining

Milky White AJNI WAP-7

Rarity to see a milky white WAP-7 of AJNI shed, a surprise power for KERALA Express bound for Thiruvananthapuram Central

New LHB carriages

KERALA Express, one of the popular train of IR, had its first run with brand new LHB carriages replacing the old ICF carriages

Curves & Gradients

ERODE WAP-4 negotiating curves and gradients between Paravur and Kappil with KERALA Express bound for Thiruvananthapuram Central

Tail is far behind

24 carriages KERALA Express powered by ERODE WAP-4 crossing Kilimukkam lake, on its way to Thiruvananthapuram Central