Brand new WAP-7

Brand new WAP-7 of ROYAPURAM shed, Head-On-Generation ( HOG ) capable, powering Kannur bound Jan Shatabdi Express

On a sunny evening

Powered by WAP-4 instead of WAP-7, Jan Shatabdi Express rip past me at at max permissible speed towards its next stop at Kollam Jn

Mission Raftaar

Project to raise average speed of passenger and freight trains as new sleepers and rails can be seen along the track side

222XX series WAP-4

One of my favorite series WAP-4, known for its reliability, powering Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express on a sunny day

My favourite 222XX series WAP-4

ERODE shed's 222XX series WAP-4 powering Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express running late due to track renewal line-blocks enroute

Need a wash badly

After a week of heavy rains, dirt covered Head On Generation capable ROYAPURAM WAP-7 powering Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express

For better section clearance

Power of Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express changed from WAP-1/WAP-4 to WAP-7 for better section clearance

Sunshine & Clouds

As retreating monsoon season started afternoons are cloudy with fading sunshine and sometimes I get lucky with a train before light fades

Clouds and Sunshine

As clouds get thicker and about to cover the sun, ROYAPURAM WAP-7 powering Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express pass by before the light faded

Spotting first time with WAP-7 locomotive

Quite surprisingly, the usual power of WAP-1 or WAP-4 did not come but WAP-7 powered Kannur Jan Shatabdi Express

On a sunny afternoon

After many days of heavy shower, it was a sunny day as Kannur bound Jan shatabdi Express rushes through Varkala with ERODE WAP-4

Shining ERODE WAP-4

ERODE WAP-4, fresh from overhauling, powering Kannur bound Jan Shatabdi Express rushing through Kadakkavur station

Face off with ERODE WAP-4

ERODE WAP-4, one of the best maintained and reliable electric loco for long haul powering Jan Shatabdi Express

Train & Nature

Kappil, a favourite destination of many tourists from US and Europe where sea and lake separated by road with trains passing over the lake

Jan Shatabdi Express on a sunny afternoon

With a tight running schedule, Jan Shatabdi Express rushes through Kazhakootam with ERODE WAP-4