GTL WDM-2 dual hauled freight passes by. Hormavu LC, Bangalore, 2004-04-09. By Naren Damodaran.

The marker at the spot where I was standing. Hormavu LC, Bangalore, 2004-04-09. By Naren Damdaran.

The right arm signal is on for the SBC-Chikballapur Pass, the train will now take the sharp right hand curve into BYPL. Chennasandra LC, Bangalore, 2004-04-09. By Naren Damodaran.

KJM WDM-2A # 17176 leads a tanker train toward DBP. Near Yelahanka, Bangalore, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

The Tanker Train passes by. Near Yelahanka., 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

A WDG couplet from KJM and PA roll into Smoker's Paradise to take out a Cement load from the Birla Cement Factory. Smoker's Paradise, DBU, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

A pair of Kazipet WDM-2's haul in a superfast freighter. Note the green flag being waved!. Smoker's Paradise, DBU, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

Pune WDG-3 #14816 up, close and personal!. The loco had 'TOP SPEED 100 Kmph' inscribed on the cab sides. Smoker's Paradise, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

The Couplet now reverses, the dead pune WDG has livened up and now hauls the Couplet into the Birla Cement siding. Smoker's Paradise., 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

The Cement Express with its Birla Rajarshi Cement Wagons. We think this is the first time these wagons were photographed at SBC. Smoker's Paradise, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

The Cement Express is smokkkinn!!!!....the buildings in the background are the Birla Factory bulidings. Smoker's Paradise, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

The Birla Cement wagons up close..looks like they have release gates underneath...an observation by Sandeep Mohan. Smoker's Paradise, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

The caboose of the Cement Express. The guard was a sweet guy who asked me to photograph the Karnataka Express instead that would be crossing now...now that he didn't need to tell me!!. Smoker's Paradise, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

Karnataka Express comes in full blast!!!....Man What A Sight!!!....Loco looks freshly painted. Smoker's Paradise, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.

The ET Twins roar by picking up speed. Smoker's Paradise, 2004-04-11. By Naren Damodaran.