"Police van" livery

Unique livery of VATVA WDM-3D, similar to the Indian police van livery with beautiful colors of Humsafar carriages is a visual delight

Morning EMU bound for Chennai Central

Morning EMU from Arakkonam filled with office-goers bound for Chennai Central

Smoking ALCO

ERODE shed WDM-3D smoking as it leaves Kazhakuttam station with Madurai - Punalur passenger

ANGADH

Weighing 200 tonnes, built in 1930 by Vulcan Foundry - Lancashire, used to haul passenger trains between India and Pakistan

117 years old arch bridge

Built during the British era as meter gauge bridge with 13 arches which was later upgraded to broad gauge in 2018

First time in NARROW GAUGE

My first travel in NG train was in Itwari Jn - Nagbhir Jn Passenger powered by ZDM-4A. Shot during breakfast stop at Kuhi

"Rocket" arrives

This train with higher average speed, known as "rocket" among railfans, enters Madgaon town powered by KALYAN WDM-3D

Dual cab GT46PAC

KALYAN shed WDP-4D leading Chennai Central - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express

Smell of fresh paint

Shining in evening light, BEZAWADA WAG-7, fresh from overhauling at PERAMBUR LOCO WORKS moving towards Arakkonam Jn

Evening passenger train

As another day fade away, evening passenger train bound for Nagercoil Junction leaving Kazhakutam station after its scheduled halt

ALCO powered Garib Rath Express

Rebuilt WDM-3A of KRISHNARAJAPURAM shed powering Yesvantpur - Kochuveli Garib Rath Express passing through Varkala Sivagiri

Petrol Consist (BTPN)

A rarity to spot freight trains in this section and was lucky to spot a BTPN consist with ARAKKONAM WAG-7 duo

Crossing Paravur Lake

MEMU bound for Kanyakumari crossing the backwaters on a sunny morning

Old freight workhorses

Old freight workhorses of ARAKKONAM shed with fully loaded coal consist moving towards Jolerpettai side

Old and rugged ALCO

A old and rugged WDM-3A of VATVA with PORBANDER Express about to reach its final destination, Kochuveli Terminus