Killa Night

Scenes from a wonderful day and night spent at Ankai Killa near Manmad. By Jattin Bhavsar, Sachin Buddhisagar, Shashanka Nanda & Vivek Pillai (Old Man)

Date: 2009-11-25
Owner: Shashanka Nanda
Size: 24 items
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A creative image by Jattin Bhavsar making use of DOF(Depth of Field).The train is on the Nanded line going towards Manmad.Image by Jattin Bhavsar. ()

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Just for that 1 exclusive image!! Shanx sweats it out as he climbs up the hill with a 22kg load. ()

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A GTL WDM-2 leads the north bound Sachkhand express towards Manmad. ()

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Twin WDM3D hauled Karnataka Express makes its way to New Delhi through Ankai Killa station. ()

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North bound Karnataka express negotiates the down gradient outside Killa lead by twin WDM3D's. ()

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The Twin Blue headed ET WDM-3Ds lead the northbound Karnataka while Ankai looms large over it ()

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Ankai killa looms large as the magnificent Karnataka heads to NDLS.Image clicked by Jattin Bhavsar. ()

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It's Bangalore bound counterpart is hauled by twin WDM3A locos in the inimitable Itarsi livery. ()

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South bound Karnataka express negotiates the vast expanse of Ankai region. ()

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A close-up of the twins heading the KK. I just love the V shape formed by the cream bands on the middle. ()

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The locos notch up as they climb the grade through Ankai Killa. ()

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Panoramic view from the hill where we camped. On the extreme left is the Gorakshnath hill, then the famed Habdi-chi-Shendi more popularly known as Thums-up rock. In the distance lies Manmad town. One can see the Daund line curving in from the left while t

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A Manmad bound passenger passes at the foot of the Ankai hill. Right behind it is the sister hiil of Tankai. ()

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Gorakshnath Hill presents a perfect silhouette for the final rays of the setting sun. We were camped half way from the summit ()

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As evening falls, a southbound train heads out of Manmad on the Daund line. ()

Comments
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heavenly album! hats off to all of u!
Posted by Pramit Mitra on 2013 Aug 06 14:29:06 +0100
Hats off to all!! A true reflection of hard work and dedication. Easily one new chapter in night photography of trains.
Posted by Krupa Ratnam on 2009 Dec 02 08:38:05 +0000
21 comments already, I don't have anything different to say but still couldn't stop myself from adding 22nd comment. Thanks to all of you for this wonderful treat right at our desktops. One of the best albums on our server.
Posted by Sandeep Bhate on 2009 Dec 02 08:16:15 +0000