Farewell MG EMU

Date: 2004-07-30
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 183 items
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The permit that created magic for those few fantastic hectic days! Doors opened, smiles aplenty, invitations galore, posings by the bulk … the list is endless. Above all, high regard and respect for IRFCA …

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A unit waits on pf #8 for the starter while work continues alongside for BG platforms. By Poochivenkat.

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MG units at Egmore. The early evening light worked its magic as always. By Poochivenkat.

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“Change Here For Mainline Trains”. The all-weather metal-cement board. By Poochivenkat.

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MG unit up close with the unmistakable spire of St. Andrews Church. The fluorescent whiskers indicate these cars are thyristor-controlled. By Poochivenkat.

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At Tambaram, June 28, 2004. The guard, green flag at the ready, checks time with the Platform Inspector. By Poochivenkat.

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Ready to phweeet … but the SMR of MG (Suburban) Section tells him to wait a bit. By Poochivenkat.

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Finally a wave of green and they’re off. By PoochiVenkat.

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On the curve outside Guindy, a MG unit gathers speed toward TBM. By Poochivenkat.

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The starter at Guindy. On the line toward TBM. By Poochivenkat.

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A loaded MG unit zips into Guindy from TBM. By PoochiVenkat.

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Give Me Red …! For just a minute, at Pallavaram, every signal, both up & down, was red! Everyone grabbed the opportunity to scurry across the lines. By PoochiVenkat.

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Unique designs lent a special character to name boards on the suburban section. By PoochiVenkat.

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Old ticket office at Pallavaram. By Jason Antony.

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Typical MG FOB. At Pallavaram. By Jason Antony.