On a curveOne of the oldest trains of IR, Malabar Express negotiates the big curve as it enters Thiruvananthapuram city, powered by ARAKKONAM WAP-4
Contrasting colorsRed color of ARAKKONAM WAP-4 was making a beautiful contrast with blue sky, lush greenery and cream colored carriages
Empty trainARAKKONAM WAP-4 moving to the siding with an empty consist of Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mumbai CSMT Express on a sunny afternoon
Late start Late start by 8 hours was blessing in disguise as it is impossible to spot this train around my area in the early morning in dim light
NostalgiaWAP-4 with ICF carriages, once a common sight but now a rare and nostalgic sight as WAP-7 and LHB carriages take over passenger train sector
At sunriseMy 1500th picture in RP. At sunrise with light mist around, ERNAD Express crossing Kaithapuzha lake powered by ARAKKONAM WAP-4
222XX seriesThe 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
Climbing with easeARAKKONAM WAP-4 climbing gradient with heavy load of 24 carriages and an extra overhauled carriage easily without sanding or wheel slip
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
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
Friendly gestureLoco pilot switches on the headlamp as a friendly gesture as ARAKKONAM WAP-4 powering MALABAR Express rushes towards final destination
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
Shining REDNow becoming a rarity to spot, ARAKKONAM WAP-4, shining in afternoon light after a fresh paint job, powering Jan Shatabdi Express
Mixed colorsOld series ERODE WAP-4 crossing Kaithapuzha lake with COVID-19 workmen special with carriages of mixed colors, early morning
Contrasting colorsOn a tropical winter morning, lush green surroundings with blue sky was quite contrasting with red locomotive and cream carriages