Ernakulam and surroundings

Date: 2004-04-19
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 368 items
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Most powerfull shuttle on IR - The 5 coach Ernakulam-Kayankulam shuttle departs behind twin WDM 2, one ERS and other, ED. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-18. By Jimmy Jose.

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MU'd Jumbo WDM 2 17859 and normal WDM 2 18576. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-18. By Jimmy Jose.

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Erode WAP 4 22295 departs Ernakulam AC loco trip shed to take charge of Kanyakumari-CSTM Exp. I footplated this loco from ERN to TCR. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-10. By Jimmy Jose.

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Theats the WAP 4 control stand, viewed from Driver's side. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-10. By Jimmy Jose.

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Huge machines inside the WAP 4. The aisle is so narrow. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-10. By Jimmy Jose.

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Ernakulam Jn and it's surroundings, viewed from the WAP 4 cab. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-10. By Jimmy Jose.

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Thats me at the controls. Any small kid can drive a WDM 2, but driving this brute is really a tough job. This pic was taken by the Driver, while Asst. Driver's hand can be seen. By Jimmy Jose.

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Erode's latest WAP 4, 22580, takes rest after bringing in Kerala Exp from New Delhi, in front of the train assigned to it, Tea Garden Exp to Erode. Note the top level headlight. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-30. By Jimmy Jose.

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Rare sight - Fancy number WAP 4 (22522) with a not so fancy cargo, shunting some oil tanks!!. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-30. By Jimmy Jose.

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Erode WDM 2C 18700 snakes to Ernakulam with the rarely on time Kanniyakumari-Bangalore Exp. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-30. By Jimmy Jose.

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Another rare sight - green Pune WDM 2 17162 at Ernakulam Marshalling Yard. ERMC, 2004-09-30. By Jimmy Jose.

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A WDS 6 takes break from it's hectic shunting duties under a big tree near Ernakulam Jn. Ernakulam Jn, 2004-09-30. By Jimmy Jose.

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Strangest of all link mix ups!!! Green Pune WDM 2 17162 hauls the Ernakulam-Kayamkulam Passenger with a dead Ernakulam WDM 2 behind it. Ernakulam, 2004-09-30. By Jimmy Jose.

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The rains have caused flash floods everywhere, but rail services are luckily not disrupted. Between KYLM and QLN, 2004-10-03. By Jimmy Jose.

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The Perumon Bridge, witness to one of the worst accidents on IR. Trivandrum bound Island Express slipped and fell into the waters below on 7 July 1987, a similar rain soaked day, killing 127 persons. The real cause of the accident remains a mystery till