And now the decisive hour is at hand a big wave of green for the send-off. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.
No less than three green flags! Heres the entire sequence in successive frames. What occurred was the MACL was faulty and the starter couldnt change to green. So the khalasi brought an Authority Note from the SM to the Chief. Then the platform inspect
A larger picture of the Tri-Flag" System :-) and the dysfunctional starter nearby. July1, 2004. By Poochivenkat.
Departing rake of Sethu Express with the lovely unmistakable twin-tones of the YAM1 clearing the way ahead. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.
The King Is Dead, Long Live The King! This phrase aptly summed up the events on that fateful day of July 1, 2004. Though we cried for the departing YAM1, we welcomed the YDM4 to Madras in all earnestness. July1, 2004. By Poochivenkat.
GOC YDM4 6132 had the honour of hauling a train Cholan Express - all the way to TBM. Just like the good old days when the TBM-MS line used to reverberate with roaring YDM4 beasts bringing in Pallavan and Vaigai at a blistering 100kph. This is probably
Enthusiastic technicians, trained at TNP Diesel Shed, looking forward to keeping the YDM4 beasts in top notch. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.
Twilight envelops TBM MG platform with the starter reflecting off the coach surface. Lovely sky. A fine shot by Jason. July1, 2004.
Rest-In-Peace YAM1. More than ten locos were herded into single file outside TBM Shed. Difficult to think of life without them. Though we will miss the unique horns, their melodious twin-tones will echo in our souls forever. July 5, 2004. By Gautam P.
Signals at TBM Yard. A solitary YAM1 lurks in the background, awaiting duties. June 30, 2004. By Poochivenkat.
Heres the mini-brute up close. Tambaram, Chennai, June 30, 2004. By Poochivenkat.