Post Independence (1947) Metre Gauge Steam

This album contains pictures of metre gauge steam locomotives from the post independence (1947) era.

Date: 2008-09-02
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 281 items (407 items total)
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Scenic branch line from Bodinayakkannur to Madurai. Near Teni, 1985-01-xx. By Wp7713.

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Two YGs approach on a heavy goods train. Jaipur, 1979. By David Churchill.

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'Back to back' double headed goods. Jaipur, 1979. By David Churchill.

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MG steam about to depart. Udaipur, 1996/03/01. By Brian L Dominic.

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YD loco 30206 - Note that building at rear is probably the same as in previous unidentified location. Sabarmati, March 1980. By David Churchill.

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General view of shed - Front loco is YL class no 5134. Sabarmati, March 1980. By David Churchill.

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YB class no 30010. Sabarmati, March 1980. By David Churchill.

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YP loco 2640 at shed. The loco crew kindly gave us and a few others a lift back to Ahmedabad station. 12 people on a loco footplate is very crowded!. Sabarmati, March 1980. By David Churchill.

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The loco has collected its train and leaves Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad, March 1980. By David Churchill.

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WD shunting with the Shaking Minarets in the background. Ahmedabad, 1983-01-xx. By Wp7713.

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Loco on turntable probably between Udaipur and Jodhpur (maybe Phulad?), while train is being reversed. Phulad?, Holi Day, 1982-03-10. By Stewart Hughes.

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YP -2643 charges uphill and through the loop with # 85 Mewar Pass. Kharwachanda, 1982-01-03. By Wp7713.

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YP-with YP- banker on #44 Exp to Udaipur. Near Umra, 1992-01-16. By Wp7713.

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A YP breaches the Debari Gate fortifications with # 220 Marwar Pass. Debari, to the north of Udaipur, 1982-01-03. Wp7713.

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Climbing the 1 in 60 gade in the early morning on the way to Udaipur. On the way to Zawar, 1982-01-02. Wp7713.