Fall in romance with MG Monsoon Magic

Since the GC of the scenic MG route between AK-INDB has been announced. Shantanu Kulkarni and Nikhil Karunakaran (KYN)decided to fall in romance with MG one last time before it becomes history.

Date: 2010-08-14
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 34 items
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Controls at Wan Road are at a pedestal. Ajacent to it are the Station Master's office and Waiting hall. (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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A few from the station master's office at Wan Road. (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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We waited at WAN ROAD for a crossing of RTM-AK passenger. (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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MHOW YDM4 6300 waiting patiently at WAN Road for crossing. (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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Don't go by his looks... He is incharge of handing over the token to the crossing LP. Consider the job done...no matter sun or rain (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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The raindrops on the glass windows of our coach pretty much describes the day... (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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BG lines go below the MG lines just before Khandwa (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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The green carpet at Kalakund (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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AK-RTM passenger waiting at Kalakund of banker attachment. The locals are experienced rooftop traveller...not something that i recommend. (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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AK-RTM chugs through the various rock cuttings between Kalakund-Patalpani (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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One of the four tunnels enroute Kalakund-Patalpani section. A must watch in monsoons (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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Here we go in through the tiny tunnels enroute. There were no lights in the coaches. So it becomes pitch dark after you enter the tunnels (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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the gorgeous waterfall of Patalpani, is a must watch in monsoons. (Nikhil P karunakaran)

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Quiet an appropriate name for the place after seeing the waterfall (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

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the old iron sleepers are still going strong (Nikhil P Karunakaran)

Comments
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Wow! What a treat! Lovely album, Shantanu and Nikhil!
Posted by Harish Kumar on 2010 Aug 18 07:18:13 +0100
Great Pictures indeed, the word "Romance" used is the most appropriate.
Posted by Kaushik Dharwadkar on 2010 Aug 17 02:43:01 +0100
Totally in agreement with Aseem. Nice pics overall.
Posted by Chaitanya Gokhale on 2010 Aug 16 06:30:41 +0100