Farewell MG EMU

Date: 2004-07-30
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 183 items
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The “baby compressor” for actuating pantographs. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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Simple meters on the panel of the MG EMU cab. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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Another view of the baby compressor and actuator. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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Main compressor. This was the one that gave off the much-loved chugging noise characteristic of MG Units. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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Electrical and Pneumatic Distribution panels. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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The main reservoir and moisture trap. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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After waiting for nearly two hours at the platform, the last MG Unit heads off to the shed thus ending a glorious unforgettable epoch in Indian Railways. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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One of the posters that adorned the Last Service. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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Another poster that adorned the Last Service. Note image of the wooden-bodied EMU in the background. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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MG platforms already being dismantled…. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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Deserted MG platform at TBM :-( Hard to believe this was the same ground that had seen thousands of dedicated commuters thronging the MG. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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A peep inside the EMU Shed at TBM. A solitary YAM1 was shunting the MG EMU cars between the lines. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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Caution Order at the entrance to the MG Shed at TBM. Sub-walking speed??. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.

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The old Ticket Counter at TBM, now serving as a scooter park. July1, 2004. By PoochiVenkat.

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Fare List painted on the wall of the old Ticket Counter at TBM. Chengalpattu is included too. July1, 2004. By Jason Anthony.