Farewell MG EMU

Date: 2004-07-30
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 183 items
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The inspiring spire of St. Andrew’s Church. A silent spectator over the years to sweeping changes at Egmore. This long-serving relay box was to be dismantled the next day. By Jason Antony.

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All Ones! MG unit #11111 waits for the starter at Mambalam, toward Egmore. By Jason Antony.

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The Moon floats over Pallavaram as tubelights illuminate nameboards for the last time. By Jason Antony.

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Golden MG at Egmore…worth its weight in gold for us railfans…. By Jason Antony.

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Maybe we should name a star, constellation or planet after the MG EMU…A fine shot by Jason who had to perform interesting contortions to get the right angle!

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"Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" The MG unit transformed into a multi-hued canvas for anyone who wanted to pen their emotions. What better way to do it? By Jason Antony.

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Nocturnal MG scene at MS. One of the units starting for TBM on the night of June 30th. By PoochiVenkat.

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PostBox at Egmore MG platform. Slot says “next clearance 8.15am”. The day ended that night for MG suburban. By Jason Antony.

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Let’s celebrate the passing of an era with some great apple juice? This enthusiastic chap offered a free round for those who planned to travel in the last MG service on the night of June 30th!. By Jason Antony.

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The final days saw an unprecedented (but welcome) crowd thronging the MG units. Here is a scene at around 21:00 hrs at MS. Everyone was talking in hushed tones, more intent on soaking up the unforgettable atmosphere inside. By Jason Antony.

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Well known Higginbothams bookstall at TBM MG platform. On the final day the stall was kept open for almost an hour beyond its normal closing time in respect to the closure of MG suburban services. By PoochiVenkat.

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Good idea, this…but no staff anymore. All guards and motormen working MG units have been trained in BG unit operation and were ready for duty from July 1. By Jason Antony.

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Golden Interiors. Amber paint plus incandescent bulbs were a magical combination! This MG unit was parked at TBM to continue toward Chengalpet, 33 km away. By Jason Antony.

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Hit it from the roof! A saucy angle … thanks again to Jason’s contortions :-)

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MG FC interiors. Walls of green. Seats broad, well-padded and comfortable. By Jason Antony.