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IRFCA's Two Day outing at Regional Rail Museum (RRM) Chennai

IRFCA's two day visit to the Regional Rail Museum Chennai on 16th August and 17th August 2008.

Actions covered:
1. YAM1 21909 plinthed at RRM (includes Cab shots)
2. New Model Railway at the Museum Gallery
3. IRFCA pictures at the Museum Gallery
4. Joy Ride in the Toy Train (including a Footplate Ride)
5. Re-railing of YDM1R 6015 (using Hydraulic Jacks, Traverser)

Pictures by Gowri Sankar R, IRFCA Chennai.

Date: 2004-07-02
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Size: 120 items
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The signboard on top of the RRM Building.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 118
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RRM Inauguration Information.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 126
003

Fowler Steam Plough Engine. 1895 Model. This was based in Mysore.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 148
004

Antique Nilagiri Mountain Railway (NRM) Coach.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 153
005

YDM1R 6015 builder's plate. This loco was to be re-railed today (17-Aug-2008)

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 123
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YDM1R 6015 was to be re-railed today (17-Aug-2008)

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 247
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A unique wagon.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 139
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Side profile of the wagon.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 175
Comments: 1
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Another profile of the wagon.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 120
010

A Handoperated Crane, YAM1 21909 and a Steam Loco pose for a group pic.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 226
Comments: 1
011

The YAM1 and YP pose. I remembered Weggi's Picture when I clicked this pic.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 477
Comments: 1
012

The handoperated crane and the YAM1. See a wheel in lifted status.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 138
013

Cab to Cab.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 129
014

Builders Plate of the YAM1. "The Japanese Group" Hitachi, Mitsubishi and Toshiba. Year of Manufacture - 1964.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 138
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This is the Assemblers Plate. Assembled by Mitsubishi.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 108
016

Technical details of the crane.

Date: 2008-08-17
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 115
017

The pantos, cow catcher etc. to be added. Lot of work required in re-painting and making this loco appear ok.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 146
018

Another view of the Road Number and the Builder's plate.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 100
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Road Number - on the side of the loco.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 125
020

This is the view from the Loco Pilot's seat.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 156
021

This is the Assistant Loco Pilot's view.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 129
022

The Dashboard of the YAM1. I tried to close the DJ but sadly, it did'nt. The lower set of switches were broken from inside.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 185
023

The speedo had an unique setting for speed restriction. "G" for 50 kmph for Goods and "P" for 75 kmph for Passenger.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 159
024

It was dust and dirt all around. This requies thorough cleaning.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 132
025

Inside the cab. View from the assistant's seat.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 139
026

The switches control inside the cab. Experts throw some light on the switches.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 110
027

The relays panel inside the cab.

Date: 2008-08-16
Owner: Gowri Sankar R
Views: 108
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Comments

Superb set of pics Gowri sir. I am absolutely speechless and awestruck

Posted by Harsh Dinesh on 2008 Aug 27 01:02:31 -0400

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