2704 negotiates the complex, dual gauge trackwork as it arrives at Dhaka Kamlapur with the Joyantika Express, the 0730 from Sylhet.
Plenty of cycle rickshaws are still on the crossing as metre gauge Henschel No 2715 leaves Mymensingh on train50, Balaka express, the 1500 to Dhaka.
were sold by FEVE RR. for Spain by the Argentine government in 2008, did not work in this line, being diesel hydraulic in a country where 50 years ago applies electric diesel mode
Cab view of Henschel diesel hydraulic No 667. This loco was built in 1969 as a W1 class, but reclassified as a W3 when later fitted with a Caterpillar engine.
The breakdown train based at Dematagoda shed in Colombo is a wonderful collection of vintage carriages, all immaculately painted. It is seen here at Veyangoda, behind Henschel W3 no 667, originall... (more)
Mixed trains are still a feature of Sri Lanka Railways. Here 667 arrives at Peradeniya Junction, near kandy, with the 1020 kandy to Nawalapitya, mixed. Passengers ride in ancient looking carriages... (more)
Henschel 3114 heads out of Luxor with the (07.30) Luxor - Alexandria service .
Henschel 3159 passes Bogdady south of Luxor with an Aswan bound express from Cairo .
Henschel 3206 departs Luxor with a Cairo - Aswan express.
Henschel 3161 heads a northbound express from Aswan - Cairo through Alohj station in the suburbs of Luxor .
Waiting to depart with a return working to Septemvri .
This scene is taken from the roof of the main power box in Cairo station ! The first two coaches of the train are for prisoners and the prisoners have just arrived in the blue trucks parked outsid... (more)
track rehabilitation Project 5 for state railway of Thailand.