The catch siding was used once each in the 1970s and 80s. Strict complianced to the operating procedure has ensured that no mishap occurs.

Note very much, maybe 100 feet deep.

Note very much, maybe 100 feet deep.

Unfortunately the rear EOG car was a Rajdhani liveried one! Only on the ER, SR & CR will you find matching Rajdhani (ER only since SR & CR downt own any) & Shatabdi rakes!

Hi Apurva: Regarding the catch siding - do you (or anyone else on this forum) know if the catch siding has been ever put to use to 'catch' a runaway train or to stall a train due to brake failure?

Hi Apurva: Regarding the catch siding - do you (or anyone else on this forum) know if the catch siding has been ever put to use to 'catch' a runaway train or to stall a train due to brake failure?

This was a double headed load in fact! Both locos were live and mu'ed together! MG freights out of Delhi are single hauled when the load is upto 25 8-wheeler box cars + 1 gaurd van (total 26) and for anything longer one would see a double headed working! This was however only the 2nd one spotted by me on this section till date!

This was part of a special steam up for the 2nd National Steam Locomotive Conference - New Delhi 14th Feb & Rewari 15th Feb 2004. The conference happened in New Delhi while the steam up was done in Rewari. 3 WP's, 1 WL, 1 YG and 1 BG Steam Crane were in steam!!

Correction - shame on IR FOR neglecting such historical plaques

Correction - shame on IR FOR neglecting such historical plaques