The Grand Konkan Grandeur

After exploring the mystical Konkan in the pre-monsoon and monsoon periods, Syed Zohaib travels to new locations of North Konkan and some of the south Konkan regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka respectively during the Winter. The places highlighted are Sangameshwar, Gokarna, Dasgaon, Harwada and nearby places.

Date: 2014-01-09
Owner: Gallery Administrator
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I had move to this spot since it was too humid and sapping to move anymore. Seen here is the Madgaon bound passenger snaking its way toward Gokarna road station with twin Golden Rock WDG-4s (Syed Zohaibullah)

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I move to a distant position to capture the Hazrath Nizamuddin bound Ernakulam Duronto cutting across the marshy estuary of Aghanashini river at Hiregutti village near Gokarna. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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An early morning treat! The beautiful Mumbai duronto led by its customary Kalyan link passes over the serene Gangavali river near Kodsnani village, Gokarna. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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The eagerly awaited moment. Trivandrum bound TVC Rajdhani with a odd-colored coach begins to pass over the Gangavali viaduct, Konkan Railway, Karnataka. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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I switch to another hill to get a better shot of the Mumbai bound Matsyagandha Express passing over Gangavali river near Gokarna with GOC WDP-4D in lead and a dead ERS Alco on a bright and humid evening. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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Another day, Another location. South bound Trivandrum Rajdhani led by Golden Rock WDP-3A approaches near Gokarna road. Had a very tough time reaching this spot, but worth the view. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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North bound Marusagar Express led by BGKT EMD traverses through the beautiful vegetation of Gokarna, Karnataka. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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I stay close to the LC comfortably and watch this beauty of a Yeshwantpur - Karwar Express departing from Gokarna Road after its scheduled halt with a beautiful ERS Rebuilt. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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Surprise offlink! Kalyan's WDM-2 with Ernakulam bound Mangala Express running late due to a derailment in the upper section was the first train to appear, moving southward at Gokarna outer. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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A North bound BCN rake with GOC WDG-4 moves through the marshy lands near Gokarna. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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Hapa - Tirunelveli Express with Vatva WDM-3D running terribly late and during day time in the Konkan Railway crosses Gangavali river approaching Gokarna on bright humid day. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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I was still walking to a suitable position when I suddenly heard a distant honk that got louder and spotted the south bound Hazrath - Nizamuddin Duronto cruising toward Gokarna Road. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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I say goodbye to Gokarna for the timebeing on a setting sun as the a very late running Netravati express approaches Gokarna road station. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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I'm now on my way to a small village named Dasgaon near Veer in Maharashtra. Enroute I spot the north bound Mangala express pull into Chiplun on a cold winter morning. (Syed Zohaibullah)

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I finally land in Dasgaon at an ungodly hour. After warming myself next to a fire with a watchman in the freezing misty environs, I eventually muster to capture a freight train moving northward over Savitri river around 4 am.

Comments
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A Super effort made by you for these stunning, super-natural pictures. An absolute treat to watch these. Thank youm so much mate :)
Posted by Anuj Misra on 2014 Jan 30 09:47:35 +0000


Wonderful set of pics.. Kudos for your efforts..
Posted by Hrishikesh Moghe on 2014 Jan 28 14:28:38 +0000
Great set of pictures, I am unable to decide which one is my fav, guess most of them. One of the best set of pics from the Konkan area. Hats off to the efforts.
Posted by Mandar Dixit on 2014 Jan 28 05:33:18 +0000